Atty. Ellen Wansley Smith

Atty. Ellen Wansley Smith

Ms. Ellen Wansley Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning, planning and land use, eminent domain and 12 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Wansley Smith at a glance

Ellen Wansley Smith is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2000). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2000) and Converse College (B.A., 1996). Active member of State Bar of Georgia (Member, Sections on: Eminent Domain Local Government Real Property), Cobb County Bar Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Ellen Wansley Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, zoning, planning and land use, eminent domain and 12 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Converse College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Ellen practices at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Wansley Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Wansley Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

Ellen Wansley Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen Wansley Smith

Where is Ellen Wansley Smith's law office located?
Ellen Wansley Smith's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Wansley Smith handle?
Ellen Wansley Smith focuses on contracts, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Ellen Wansley Smith practiced law?
Ellen Wansley Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Ellen Wansley Smith go to law school?
Ellen Wansley Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Ellen Wansley Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 2000
B.A.
Converse College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2000

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