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Elizabeth A Smith

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Wills & Living Wills

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

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Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

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Elizabeth A Smith's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tracey | April 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Everyone needs a Beth Smith in their life.

Beth is such an amazing attorney. I was almost a bit sad when my case was successfully resolved as she became a very positive force in my life. When you are going through hard times, you need someone that is strong and knowledgeable but also supportive, kind, and encouraging. Beth is all these thing...s.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Perfect combination of skill and support

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.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2003

Cali Award for Excellence, University of San Francisco School of Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Mercer County District Ethics Committee

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Mercer County Early Settlment Panel

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

2008 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

2008 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Education

2003

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Fordham University School of Social Service

MSW

1990

Hartwick College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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