Elizabeth A Smith

Beth Smith and her dedicated team (including Nicole and Tim) provided outstanding representation during an incredibly challenging chapter of my life. Beth possesses a unique ability to remain calm and composed while being a forceful advocate in the courtroom—a balance that proved essential in my comp...lex and multi-year divorce. Her strategic insights were instrumental in reaching a fair financial settlement, and her performance at trial secured an outcome that truly prioritized my children’s best interests and long-term safety. If you are looking for a lawyer in Princeton who is both a skilled strategist and a powerful litigator, I highly recommend Beth and her firm.

I cannot recommend Beth highly enough. I worked with her through a years-long, incredibly challenging post-divorce custody case, and from the very first consult, she understood that this wasn’t just a legal matter; my child’s well-being and future were on the line. Her work always reflected this. ...Beyond her absolutely brilliant strategy, she brings a rare combination of dedication and empathy. She listened carefully, understood the nuances of my situation, and approached every challenge thoughtfully. She doesn’t rely on a limited “bag of tricks”, she really is one of a kind and handles every situation with unmatched skill, confidence, and integrity. What sets her apart is how deeply she cares, not just about the case, but about the people involved. Even as the process stretched on for years through no fault of hers, Beth’s commitment never wavered. During the most intense moments, she remained calm, focused, and strategic. Her communication was always clear, and she made sure I understood every option. I always felt empowered and guided, never alone. Having Beth on my side was one of the best decisions I’ve EVER made, and I remain grateful every day for her guidance, expertise, and care.

Beth is the most caring, compassionate attorney you could imagine. I have hired her in a few difficult situations, from my divorce to some custody issues. It was the scariest time of my life and not only did she reassure me she got me the best outcome. She is calm, patient, and really cares about ...her clients. It's like having a conversation with a friend who is fighting hard for you. She takes the time to really understand who you are and what is in the best interests for you. She explores options with you and wants you to feel comfortable. Trust me, hire her. Every time I got done a conversation with her, I felt at ease. I hope I never have the need for an attorney again, but if I do without a doubt I am calling Beth Smith.

I was referred to Beth by a family member and I was not disappointed. Divorce and custody issues can be nasty business, but Beth gave excellent support and guidance through the entire process. She listened to me and handled my case with both compassion and diligence. She was highly knowledgeable i...n all areas of family law. She worked well with the other parties attorney and we were able to settle the case very quickly. Her professionalism, knowledge and compassion are a wonderful and refreshing mix and I would absolutely recommend Beth for all of your family law needs.

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.