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Lisa J Smith
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Biography
I was recently on a panel at the Boston Bar Association. Also, please find a link to an article on Collaborative Law Divorce for which I was recently interviewed .
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1987
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Lisa J Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Andrew | March 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledge of Family Law and Caring Demeanor
When my then-fiancée & I were seeking a prenuptial agreement to manage our assets, Lisa came recommended for her knowledge of family law and her caring demeanor. As an attorney myself, I recognized Lisa was drawing from experience with issues that were important to us—what a relief to be in good hand...
Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommended for Uncontested Divorce Attorney
I hired Lisa Smith to represent me in my recent divorce and she did an excellent job. Lisa is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. She advised me on the law and financial matters and coached me on personal matters where that was appropriate. Lisa had to deal with an attorney on the other si...
Posted by Rob | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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First Class Counsel
Lisa J. Smith graciously escorted me through the divorce process. The education she provided, advice she imparted, and patience she demonstrated was much appreciated. Lisa is very bright, communicative, professional, and caring and I believe negotiated a very favorable settlement for me. ...
Posted by Bob | March 20, 2013
Bob - collobrative divorce in 2012.
Ms. Smith was extremely professional and more importantly, to a client, accessible during this entire process. I found her demeanor to be pleasing and she was patient and able to explain legal terminology and processes in a way that I could easily understand. Even though the process of divorce is unp...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2012
Very best in collaborative law and spot on with the details
Really felt that she understood what I needed in a difficult situation and brought in the resources to make the right choices. She made everyone involved feel listened to and knew when to take action and when to let the process proceed. Details and finances were a real strength.
Lisa J Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lisa is a leader in the collaborative law community and a highly respected member of the mediation community. I worked as opposing council on two cases with Lisa. She is deeply insightful about the challenges her clients face as they go through a divorce. She is an experienced and highly effective advocate and a creative problem solver. She works hard at helping clients generate positive solutions to difficult problems. Lisa's clients appreciate her thoughtful and caring professional approach."
"Lisa and I have done volunteer co-mediation together at CDSC, during which I have had a chance to observe and learn from her impressive skills as a divorce mediator. Her calm, neutral demeanor and ease with divorce matters allow her to help clients navigate difficult subjects with minimal friction. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
"Lisa is an experienced and thoughtful lawyer. She is devoted to assisting her clients resolve their situations through Collaborative Practice. I endorse her without reservation."
"Lisa is an extremely smart and very knowledgable and experienced family law attorney. I have worked with her on cases and as a colleague in the MA Collaborative Law Council. She is very effective in addressing the conflict and challenges that arise in divorce. She cares about her clients and their futures. If I were getting divorced, I'd want her as my lawyer!"
"Lisa and I have worked on opposite sides of two recent divorce matters (one of which was a Collaborative Divorce). Lisa is a pleasure to work with. She advocates effectively for her clients while still recognizing the importance in family cases of good communication and appropriate settlement considerations. I endorse this lawyer for representation in family law matters and Collaborative Divorce."
"Lisa is one of the most exceptional professionals with whom I have had the pleasure to work. She is remarkable insightful and intelligent. She perfectly balances incredible problems solving skills, creativity, flexibility and enormous compassion with her superior attention to detail, organization, and preparation."
"I have known Lisa Smith for over twenty four years. She is a wonderful attorney, dedicated, knowledgeable and highly effective. Her extensive experience and knowledge allow her to approach each case with a thoroughness and sophistication that is a real asset for her clients. Whether it is a collaborative case, or litigation, or mediation, she is able to make her clients feel they are in excellent hands. Her leadership with the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council demonstrates her commitment to the field and her ability to bring people together to accomplish a great deal. I recommend her unequivocally for any family law matter."
"Lisa is an excellent lawyer and a leader in the Collaborative Practice movement. It was a pleasure working with her on a Collaborative divorce case. I look forward to having further cases with her."
"I have known Lisa for many years and find her to be a smart, ethical, and compassionate attorney. She is a pleasure to work with, has terrific people skills, and stays current on all the latest developments in both Collaborative Law and family law. I endorse her without reservations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa has just the right combination of smarts, toughness and good values to provide balanced and effective advocacy in family law. I have frequently made referrals to her for mediation and collaborative practice."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
American Jurisprudence 2nd Book Award(Evidence), University of Colorado School of Law
1986
Trial Advocacy Award, University of Colorado School of Law
1985
American Jurisprudence 2nd Book Award (Contracts), University of Colorado School of Law
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Principal, Lisa J. Smith, Attorney at Law
1993 - 1995
Volunteer Lawyer, Cambridgeport Problem Center
1987 - 1988
Associate, Glovsky and Associates
1986 - 1987
Summer Associate, Glovsky and Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Community Dispute Settlement CenterMentor (Family Law Mediators)
2007 - Present
Massachusetts Council on Family MediationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Divorce CenterAttorney Member
2004 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2011 - 2012
Massachusetts Collaborative Law CouncilPresident
2007 - 2010
Massachusetts Collaborative Law CouncilVice President of Education & Training
2005 - 2014
Massachusetts Collaborative Law CouncilBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Mediation
Approval of the Court. They kept their friendship
Jane Doe and John Doe
Successful
Mediation representation
Successful divorce without adversarial litigation
Jane Doe and John Doe
Divorced with good post-divorce relationships
Education
1987
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Brown Univeristy
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Giving Your Clients What They Want: Strategic Options for Resolving Disputes
Dispute Resolution
2016
Clients' Goals in a Collaborative Case: A Closer Look
Collaborative Law
2015
MCFM Professional Development
Self Modifying Agreements
2013
NE-ACR Conflict, Communication and Connectivity
Mediators, Take a Breadth of A.I.R. (Am I Rushing?)
2013
MCFM Institute
MEDIATORS, TAKE A BREATH OF A.I.R. (Am I Rushing?)
2013
Boston Bar Association (BBA) and Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys (MAHA)
Hanging Your Own Shingle: A Panel on Starting and Maintaining Your Own Practice
2009
Collaborative Practice Interdisciplinary Training: A Step-by-Step Approach to Conflict Resolution
Program Chair
2008
MCLC Members Meeting
What Does Neutrality Mean to You?
2008
Fundamentals of Collaborative Practice
Program Chair
2007
Fundamentals of Collaborative Practice Skills
Program Chair
2007
Collaborative Practice: An Introductory Training to a Growing method of Practice
Program Chair
Publications
2016
Family Mediation Quarterly
Mistakes in Mediation: 10 Reflective Question
2014
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England
Initial Client Meeting
2007
Collaborative Law Journal
Divorce Records: Are They Just a Few Keystrokes Away from Public Access? What You Can Do to Protect Your Privacy
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am currently going through a divorce, my wife signed and cashed a check made out in my name? Isn't it forgery and illegal.
24 Apr 2012
Q&A
What type of 'proof' do I need for a "cruel and abusive treatment" fault divorce?
22 Apr 2012