Christopher Louis Smith

I have learned the very hard and expensive way that hiring a well-marketed, high-dollar attorney is not always the best route. I initially went this route and was going broke with little to no results. It’s a very long story, which I only mention to establish how much of a wreck I was at this time.... I was in a situation where after 18 months or so, my divorce was going to be cancelled due to lack of work on my behalf from the current attorney. I had 30 days or less to get documents filed or my case would have been dropped as if it never happened and I would have to start all over. I knew it was time to switch attorneys. I felt so misrepresented and unjustly treated. I was basically broke, scared and desperate. Chris Smith was referred to me by a family member who knew my situation & highly recommended him so I consulted with him and ended up hiring him. Chris immediately started filing documents and taking charge! The experience was personable because Chris works directly with his clients. I felt comfortable just letting him handle the case, which wasn’t something I had felt before. Chris had a way of putting me at ease, which was much needed. Chris managed to get my divorce wrapped up in about 60 days. His fee was much more reasonable than the prior attorney but MORE than that, I felt like he was really working with me and had my best interest in mind from the beginning. He did what he told me he would be able to do and then some. Before Chris took my case, I was looking at being a joint managing conservator with my ex-husband who would also have expanded standard visitation. Chris reviewed all of my information and really pushed me to allow him to ask for sole managing conservator because he thought I could get it. For many years I had been conditioned in my relationship to think that I basically had no value. Chris valued me and pushed me to do what he thought was possible instead of just settling. His review of my situation and guidance proved to be most valuable. My divorce is now final. I have sole custody of my three daughters and my ex-husband has only standard visitation. I will be forever thankful to Chris for his coaching, confidence in me, and for making sure that me and my girls received the best possible outcome. I give him a 5-star rating but only because 10 isn’t an option! I MOST highly recommend him. Should I ever need an attorney again, Chris will be the one I contact.

I feel Chris helped me through one of the hardest things I've ever been through. It was a difficult case and Collin County was difficult in getting a timely court date (approximately 15 months after filing). He was very straight forward with all his answers and didn't waste my time. Very prompt and r...esponsive about returning and answering calls. I would recommend Chris for anyone needing representation for even the most difficult cases

Chris Smith was a lifesaver attorney! Took over my case in the middle of it, after my attorney fell ill, and really helped get to a resolution that I was happy with. He was compassionate, patient, and very helpful with me and my million+ questions that I had during this difficult time. He is very kno...wledgeable in family law and was honest with me and leaned on his experience and expertise to predict outcomes and determine the best course of action in my case. He was very professional and got the job done, but was also just a good person to work with. I definitely recommend Christopher L. Smith for anyone looking for legal assistance/representation.

Chris has always been very trustworthy and fair with me as a client. He has been able to explain the pros and cons and always had my best interest foremost. He is very diverse in his practice and if he cannot help you, he will refer you to someone who can help you. He is always very calm in his de...meanor and is a great listener.