Atty. Alvah O. Smith
Al Smith is a founding partner of the firm. He has exclusively practiced family law in Atlanta since 1985 including divorce, child custody and modifications and has specialized expertise in complex, high-income and large-asset divorces.
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About Alvah O. Smith at a glance
Alvah O. Smith is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Levine Smith Coburn & Koslin, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1982) and Auburn University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Al Smith is a founding partner of the firm
- He has exclusively practiced family law in Atlanta since 1985 including divorce, child custody and modifications and has specialized expertise in complex, high-income and large-asset divorces
- Al is a frequent lecturer at family law seminars throughout the state of Georgia and the nation
- Al’s goal is to resolve all cases in the most efficient and least adversarial manner, while ensuring each client is protected and receives the most advantageous result
- He understands that going through a divorce is one of the most difficult and trying times in a client’s life and finds satisfaction in providing sound legal counsel and guidance to his clients
- Al encourages all of his clients to try and settle, but is always prepared to take a case to trial if necessary
- Prior to founding Levine Smith Snider & Wilson, Al was a partner at Warner Mayoue & Bates
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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