Elizabeth A Smith

I had a very serious custody issue with my 14 year old after having been divorced for 12 years. I went to the largest local family law firm, where nothing was done to ease my situation (precious time, money and emotion were wasted). A friend found Beth's name and said "I have a good feeling about her...." JACKPOT. Based on the facts I gave to Beth in our first meeting, she gave me a realistic perspective on our chances of having this work out in my son's favor, followed by a solid explanation of how she came to this. I was able to move forward with a feeling of conviction instead of one of blind faith. Very important. Aside from Beth being an expert family law attorney, it is the manner in which she works - smartly using her knowledge and experience in family matters and in court, an ability to focus on facts, staying grounded, asking every pertinent question (including uncomfortable but necessary ones), and gathering exactly the information that is needed, all with gentle assurance and measurable goals in sight - that makes her different. The paralegal in her office is so respectful and pleasant to deal with, which is simply an extension of the grace that Beth exudes. She has an innate understanding of what helps her clients: less stress, honesty, respect, a defined path, and professionalism. Her original perspective was correct, I will seek only her counsel going forward, and I refer her to anyone who asks. Call Beth First.

We needed to hire Beth twice for two separate matters. The first was with my husband's difficult ex-wife. Beth worked diligently with us to achieve a positive outcome. We unfortunately need to go to Court during our action. Beth proved to be knowledgeable, a quick thinker, tenacious yet fair in C...ourt. She was a stabilizing force in the midst of emotional chaos. We hired Beth again when we needed to file for Custody of our grandchildren. At Court again, we realized how well respected Beth is by the Court and their staff. Both times we felt we received excellent service from her and her staff.

I worked with Beth Smith through and after my difficult divorce. I have found her to be an outstanding attorney- knowledgeable, strategic, smart, empathetic, supportive, and kind. At a time when I could not assess the best paths in different areas of negotiation, she helped me to understand the pro...s and cons of every course. She advised me objectively, always pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of every possible decision. I found her to be wonderfully realistic, and that helped guide me in decisions. Her counsel was wise and unerringly accurate. It helped me realize the likely outcomes of different disputes, and make judicious decisions about how to proceed. Maybe more important than her legal acumen is her wonderfully warm and compassionate style. At a time when my world had come crashing down, she both shepherded me through that with kindness and gently set me into action. I have found her to be a rock solid source of reality, and I can count on her to always act in my and my children's best interests. She has even a perfect touch of humor to add lightness that is needed at times. I could not have chosen a more effective attorney or a more compassionate coach through the ordeal of divorce. I recommend her most highly to anyone- it is hard to find such a rare combination of skill, strategy, advocacy, pragmatism, and compassion. I think she is unfailingly ethical and consistently correct in her legal advice, and I feel lucky to have entrusted my future to her.

I engaged Beth several years to represent me in a matrimonial matter. From the onset of our client/attorney relationship, Beth shrived to understand my concerns while advising me on the law to obtain my objectives. At a difficult and emotional time, she was a calming influence on me. Her sage advice... allowed me to obtain the desired result and settlement, without going to trial. I highly recommend Beth for her knowledge of the law, her skills as a negotiator and her compassionate nature.