The Smith Firm is a full service law firm with an emphasis in Business Law, Family Law, and Estate Planning.  In today's ever changing world, having a strategic partner to help navigate the personal and business issues of the day brings peace of mind that only comes by having strong legal representation on call when you need them.  It is with this in mind that The Smith Firm offers representation and support in a variety of areas.  Below you'll find just a sampling.

 

Business Law - General legal counsel, business formation, drafting of operating agreements and formation                                        documents, drafting of bylaws, succession planning, business litigation, arbitration, contracts and agreements, service agreements, mobile and emerging technologies, software licensing, mobile and social media advertising service agreements, commercial agreements, business litigation, digital media, search engine optimization law, general intellectual property protection, content marketing.

Family Law - Divorce, collaborative divorce, child custody, visitation, support alimony, child support, child                                    custody modification, paternity, guardianship, grandparent visitation, adoption, child neglect and abuse investigation, psychological issues in divorce and custody actions, rights of abused and battered parents, parental rights, father's rights, due process and appellate practice and procedure, property distribution and protection, business valuations, enforcement of decrees and custody orders, and mediation.

 

Estate Planning - Comprehensive estate planning, including asset protection planning, business succession planning, elder law, planning for affluent families, values based planning, elder planning, gun trusts, and wills and trusts.

 

Collaborative Law - Chris Smith Law is a proponent of the collaborative law method in resolving domestic and civil disputes.  Whether for a divorce, business or organizational dispute, when opportunity to utilize a more positive process presents itself, we recommend it.  Collaborative law is intended to assist litigants in resolving their dispute in a respectful and dignified manner, without the negative and public destruction of the court system.  Although, not appropriate in all cases, we encourage litigants to educate themselves on the value of a collaborative process when determining how to proceed in their case.  Additional information regarding collaborative law may be found at the links below.

 

Chris Smith Law provides legal services in business law, family law, and general civil litigation; however, we also pride ourselves on assisting clients in selecting a lawyer whose practice emphasizes the need they have. 

Whether it be a civil litigation matter, criminal, or estate planning matter, we will assist you in finding a lawyer who is right for you. Helping clients address every legal need is critical in our mind to maintaining the long-term relationship with our clients that we pride ourselves on. We want to be your "go-to" law firm in all legal matters.