Atty. Sheri Layne Smith

Atty. Sheri Layne Smith

Ms. Sheri Layne Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, employment law, criminal and 1 other area of law.

Milledgeville Milledgeville 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (478) 245-9038 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Sheri Layne Smith at a glance

Sheri Layne Smith is an Off. of the Western Cir. Def. based in Milledgeville, Georgia. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1995). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1995) and University of Georgia (A.B. Vanderbilt, 1991). Serands clients in Milledgeville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Sheri Layne Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, employment law, criminal and 1 other area of law
  • Sheri received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Sheri practices in Milledgeville, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Sheri Layne Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

Sheri Layne Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Milledgeville 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 Sheri Layne Smith

Where is Sheri Layne Smith's law office located?
Sheri Layne Smith's law practice is located in Milledgeville, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheri Layne Smith handle?
Sheri Layne Smith focuses on criminal defense, employment, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Sheri Layne Smith practiced law?
Sheri Layne Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Sheri Layne Smith go to law school?
Sheri Layne Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B. Vanderbilt, 1991).
How can I contact Sheri Layne Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1995
A.B. Vanderbilt
University of Georgia
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1995

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