Atty. John E. Smith III

Atty. John E. Smith III

Mr. John E.

Fitzgerald Fitzgerald 53 Years Experience 53 year

Profile Summary

About John E. Smith III at a glance

John E. Smith III is a Member based in Fitzgerald, Georgia, practicing at Jay, Sherrell, Smith & Braddy, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, estate litigation, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1973). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1973) and University of Georgia (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fitzgerald, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John E. Smith III is a lawyer practicing elder law, fiduciary law, health law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Jay, Sherrell, Smith & Braddy, P.C. in Fitzgerald, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Smith III's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John E. Smith III is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Real Estate Law

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

John E. Smith III is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John E. Smith III is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John E. Smith III is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Fitzgerald 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Smith III

Where is John E. Smith III's law office located?
John E. Smith III's law practice is located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The firm is Jay, Sherrell, Smith & Braddy, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Smith III handle?
John E. Smith III focuses on employment, real estate, estate litigation, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John E. Smith III practiced law?
John E. Smith III has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John E. Smith III go to law school?
John E. Smith III earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact John E. Smith III for a consultation?
You can contact John E. Smith III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John E. Smith III received?
John E. Smith III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1973
A.B.
University of Georgia
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1973

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