Annelisa D Smith

I cannot express enough gratitude for Attorney Annelisa's outstanding representation during my complex 10-year child custody case. She proved to be not just an attorney, but a fierce advocate who truly understood the challenges I faced dealing with my ex-husband's narcissistic behavior and relentless... court motions. What sets Annelisa apart is her rare combination of compassion and legal brilliance. She provided emotional support while maintaining a clear, strategic focus on the legal aspects of my case. Her thorough understanding of the court system and key legal considerations was evident in every motion and hearing. As an experienced litigator, she consistently demonstrated quick thinking and sharp intelligence in the courtroom. Throughout this difficult journey, Annelisa showed genuine concern for my family's welfare. She helped protect my children and me from emotional and financial abuse, effectively handling the constant stream of motions and threats from my ex-husband. Her strategic approach and deep knowledge of family law literally helped us escape a hellish situation. Most importantly, despite facing a significant power imbalance and an extreme uphill battle, Annelisa helped us achieve justice in the end. If you're looking for an attorney who combines legal expertise with genuine compassion, I wholeheartedly recommend Annelisa. She transformed our lives through her dedication, intelligence, and unwavering advocacy. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients, and I will be forever grateful for her service.

I had Ms. Smith represent me during a hearing regarding parenting time. Unfortunately, I would not recommend her. She is a kitten in the courtroom, the other attorney walked all over her. She did not do a good job standing up for me or representing me in court. It was clear that she did little to... understand my case or research some of the issues regarding it. I understand sometimes lawyers don't have much time to prepare, but we ample time to get ready. I didn't feel heard, I didn't feel represented and the result of my case was abysmal. I definitely would not recommend this attorney to anyone.

Annelisa represented me in my divorce. My ex and I have two kids together, which to a very large degree defined the divorce process. I am a father, being a father has defined me and I am a great Dad. Unfortunately, men do not have equal rights in our existing legal system and many great fathers ar...e left with "every other weekend" visitation. They are bullied into agreements which sacrifice their time with their kids or are forced to pay for it. As a man, it is difficult to find an advocate who can not only appreciate a fathers right to parenting time / custody / and a real presence in their children's life but also be powerful voice in the legal system on your behalf. Annelisa's knowledge of family law and her ability to articulate that knowledge was a invaluable help in me retaining joint custody of my two boys and a fair and equitable amount of time I get to spend with them. Thanks to Annelisa I still get to be a father, I get to raise my boys to be men, I get to help them with homework and be a real part of their lives. All the while, Annelisa was able to bring a very human and compassionate approach to her practice. She is able to appreciate the incredibly strong emotions that surround a life event such as divorce and still provide wise advice. I totally trust Annelisa to act perfectly in my best interest and the interest of my boys.

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.