Atty. Joan Smith
Joan’s domestic litigation practice includes actions for divorce and post-divorce issues of custody, child support, alimony and equitable division; the legitimation of children born out of wedlock, termination of parental rights and adoption; appellate work in Georgia and South Carolina concerning all of these disputes, and frequent UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes between a parent in Georgia or South Carolina and a parent in another state.
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Joan Smith is a appellate attorney based in Augusta, Georgia, practicing at Hull Barrett PC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia (1991). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serves clients in Augusta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan’s domestic litigation practice includes actions for divorce and post-divorce issues of custody, child support, alimony and equitable division
- the legitimation of children born out of wedlock, termination of parental rights and adoption
- appellate work in Georgia and South Carolina concerning all of these disputes, and frequent UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes between a parent in Georgia or South Carolina and a parent in another state
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Augusta 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 venue, 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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