Annelisa D Smith

Annelisa Smith Annelisa won me the most important thing of my life – the custody of my son and a whole lot more during one of the most trying time of my life. Mine was an extremely complex and long drawn child custody case which went to trial. The case involved several issues ranging from cultur...e, domestic abuse, relocation and an extremely aggressive opposing counsel. But Annelisa’s expert knowledge of law and her practical approach was a HUGE factor in me winning the legal battle. She had a very clear case strategy and had my best interests throughout, while the opposing party tried to throw every rule book and accusation at us for nearly 1.5 years. Annelisa was extremely professional who analysed every situation with a clear head and came up with the appropriate strategy. She was highly personable, very well organized, detail oriented, with a good recollection of facts and took the extra effort in presenting our arguments in a clear fashion both to the 1)the opposing counsel 2) and to the Judge. She was prompt in her filings, incorporating suggestions from her client and explaining why if she chose not to. This in my opinion is very important because the client has so many things emotionally and financially to deal with, during a highly contested divorce case. She made extra efforts to learn more about the cultural issues pertinent to my case and was open minded. During our many meetings, her suggestions always kept the best interest of me and my son as top priority. Her personal connection with me and my family and her professionalism was a great combination and I cannot stress enough how crucial this was during my divorce case. Many a times she went beyond the role of a lawyer and helped me navigate various parenting issues during the course of the trial. Most importantly her conduct during trial was highly impressive. She was very well prepared for the trial and meticulous in her presentation of our arguments and cross examination of my ex-husband. Her level of experience in arguing a case during trial was clearly evident. Words cannot describe enough the importance of having an attorney like Annelisa Smith and her role in winning my case and I have no qualms in recommending her to anybody out there.

My name is Ryan, I hired Annelisa smith to represent me as I was battling with my ex over custody and I thought I deserved a better parenting plan with my child. My ex was withholding my child from me and needed help!! Before my first consultation, I was frustrated, hurt, overwhelmed, stressed, m...ad and confused! Annelisa changed all that in just one meeting with her! She made me feel like I was in control! She made me feel like I deserved more! She made things more clear! Annelisa communicated via phone, email and one on one and had incredible flexibility! She always responded quick via email! (unless she was in trial of course) We went to trial in May 2015. Her knowledge of the law is spectacular and she took over in trial! I got everything I wanted!! Even with a few battles we had fighting a few things, She gave good reasoning and we won!!!! Annelisa exceeded all my expectations!! Since Trial, my life with my daughter has been spectacular!! I see her double the amount of time and I couldn’t of done this without the help of Annelisa Smith!! I don’t just consider her a great attorney, I consider her friend!!  Trust me, you will not go wrong hiring Annelisa Smith! That’s a 100% guarantee!!

Annelisa and her team were ever so respectful of what I was needing to accomplish in my case. It was a long hard struggle, but the composure and guidance that Annelisa helped me with made all the difference. As a client, I am more than satisfied with what she was able to accomplish. Annelisa truly... worked with me to hear the needs of both my daughter and I. In the end I feel that Annelisa has not only fulfilled her duties as a lawyer, but someone whom truly cared for the well being of my family.

Ms Smith saved me. I was totally unprepared and unaware that my wife got a lawyer and filed for divorce. I found Annelisa through my brother ( who is also a lawyer) and it was the best advice he has ever given me. I was a total mess 9 months ago Sept. 1, 2013 and didn't know what to do and right a...way from the first meeting with Ms Smith she gave me the confidence to make my way through this divorce. I know i was a trying client for Ms Smith as i wanted to make sure my wife was also taken care of and of course Ms Smith would rather i only took care of myself which is exactly what i should do but that is not me and Ms Smith allowed me to be me throughout the whole process weather she agreed not she always told me that i am the boss and what i decide is what will happen she was just there to guide me and let me know what was a fair deal and to make sure i understood what i was agreeing to. If you are looking for a lawyer who will be deceitful and not give you the time of day you should go and get my wife's lawyer as that is the opposite of Ms Smith. She is charming with just the right amount of aggressiveness. Sweet with just the right amount of bittter. I have personally never worked with anyone with such a high integrity level as Ms Smith. Ialso want to make a note that the office personal at the Portland office are the best one in these types of situations could hope for and a big thanks to Ms James when Ms Smith was not available always took the time to help me out and get any questions i had to Ms Smith and a answer back to me in short order. Anyway i am not evert planning on getting divorced again but i know where to turn if the situations arises again.

Annelisa represented me in my divorce. As tends to be the case, it was avery difficult process for me, but from the first meeting she gained myrust and made me feel that she had my best interests at heart. Throughoutour time working together she always communicated what was happening and what I shoul...d anticipate, took the time to answer my questions and listen to my concerns and emotional ramblings, and generally helped put me at ease. Her knowledge and insight were amazing, and in the end she helped me to avoid arbitration and gain the settlement I wanted. I would absolutely recommend Annelisa for anyone needing a family lawyer.