Atty. Dawn Renee Smith
Ms. Dawn Renee Smith is a lawyer practicing education, child custody, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law.
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About Dawn Renee Smith at a glance
Dawn Renee Smith is a Member based in Decatur, Georgia, practicing at Smith & Lake. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, education, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Elev (1990). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1989) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Atlanta and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Dawn Renee Smith is a lawyer practicing education, child custody, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law
- Dawn received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Dawn practices at Smith & Lake in Decatur, GA
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Dawn Renee Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dawn Renee Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Dawn Renee Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →
Dawn Renee Smith is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Dawn Renee Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Dawn Renee Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Georgia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Dawn Renee Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
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 Decatur 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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