I have been working very closely with Van and his team for several months. After doing my own research and then coming highly recommended, there is no doubt I made the right choice when choosing a legal team that would not only defend my best interest, but also be there to support me during this dif...
Jamie Allgood is currently representing me and my legal needs and she has excelled in accomplishing everything I have needed thus far. She is available, professional, and empathetic to handling my needs and I am so pleased with my experience with her and everyone at Smith and Strong, PLC. I have f...
I m so sorry it took so long for me to write my review. I want to give my greatest thanks to Alex and his assistant Kala. From the beginning of my divorce journey to the end, they both held my hand (literally) and made sure my case was taken care of. They were only a phone call away. Never rushed m...
I had a positive experience working with Michael and Tyler for my case. They always answered all my questions and stayed in touch, even during quarantine. I recommend this firm!
I am thoroughly happy with my experience using Smith Strong, PLC in my case. They are extremely professional in everything they do. My specific attorney was Keith Jones and April was the paralegal for my case. These two are a great team and not once did I ever feel like I was in the dark. I c...
I am ever grateful for the opportunity to work with such professional and caring individuals. This stress filled time has magnified my needs and frustration, but Mr. Jones and the staff at Smith Strong have taken care of my every need in an effective and professional manner. I still have a long jour...
Hurt after everything been through to hear smith strong on radio, charged over 300 for consultation but kept calling me wrong name, said I deserved to pay child support before looking at papers. Would not answer my questions or even listen to me. Did not even look at all of separation papers.
I would advise against using Smith Strong, based on my experience. I used them to open a custody case for me in the beginning of 2016.
To begin, I was given very positive encouragement as to the strength of my case by the attorney assigned to represent me in this matter. This advice would end up ...
As a single woman in her early 40's, I was not looking forward to estate planning. I knew I needed to put things in order for my children, but I procrastinated for a while. I finally decided to do something about it and asked for referrals. When I went to those websites, I did not feel comfortabl...
H. Van Smith at Smith Strong, Plc runs a tight ship and throughout the divorce process, I felt like I had an Army beside me, fighting for my best interests and never blinking. Have you ever noticed that the big dogs don t bark and usually don t need to bite? That s how I felt the Smith Strong Team...
Alex Phillips was more than I could ask for in council for myself and son. As a new mother, there is a lot of uncertainties, even more that come with custody/visitation/support. Alex was always there to answer everything honestly, whether I wanted to hear it or not. When he says don t worry thoug...
I experienced a very difficult divorce situation. I chose to leave the services of another well know firm and received a recommendation to use Robert Smith.
Robert Smith was an absolute blessing to me as I worked my way through the divorce.The journey through a divorce is full of emotions and legal...
Extensive market research of estate planning firms in my area repeatedly lead me to Mr. Van Smith. Through a process of elimination centering on firms not returning my calls, charging for consultation, and unfavorable reviews, Smith Strong stood above at the outset.
Upon initial consultation, Mr....
I have been working with the Smith Strong group for several months now and they have been extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a attorney for any law matter. The staff is extremely helpful and very nice. I am extremely please with Keith and his paraleg...
Complete ripoff. Paid 12k and he had a new attorney supposedly work our case. The date of a key meeting with the judge they didn't show up. Then the attorney assigned to my case left the firm. How convenient. They claim that although that was an unfortunate mistake they still did 12k worth of work p...
Working with the Smith Strong law firm during my divorce was a great experience. I know that sounds weird, because divorce is never easy. However, knowing that you have someone in your corner that has your best interest at heart, and who is willing to fight for you, was very comforting. Theresa ...
Dog and pony show by Van who will hand off your case to one of his less capable partners or paralegals. Terrible reception desk. I would not recommend this farce to anyone.
I first met attorney Van Smith 4 years ago when I was in an urgent need of a divorce lawyer. In the last 4 years, I have been through a long, contested, and difficult divorce process, child custody battle, and several protective order hearings. In every situation I have been through, I have had at...
I found Smith Strong by a Google search. I really liked and agreed with everything that was written on the site. I almost reconsidered after hearing the 1st time consultation fee and retainer but you get what you pay for so I decided to go through with it and I'm glad I did. Alex Phillips was assig...
The team at Smith Strong were professional and kind. They answered my questions, kept me updated and made the process of getting a divorce as easy as possible. They stuck with me when unexpected things came up and we re fair in billing me. If you need a divorce I highly recommend this law office.
Simple words can not convey how I truly feel about this firm. To me, these people are FAMILY. Over the past few months I've utilized their services TWICE! My (now husband) has used them THREE times! Their ability to take a sensitive area like family law and calmly discuss options and implement outco...
I can t say enough good things about Alex Phillips and Kala Swenson. They helped me through what was an extremely difficult time for me!! Their demeanor and personability is what led me to choose them to represent me. I highly recommend this firm and Alex as your lawyer! Thank you again for all you ...
For my divorced case was handle by attorney Keith, I am highly satisfied with the result and how he and April work to ending the case. He will be my family lawyer for the future, I don't put many reviews, unless it is really necessary, go with him, thank me later.
Smith Strong was very helpful with my divorce. I had moved out of state and they handled everything in RVA with almost no extra hassle on my end.
I cannot recommend Smith Strong, PLC enough. I specifically worked with Robert Miller, Nicole Gram and paralegal, Owen Tonga. This team was extremely responsive, caring and professional when working with me on my Divorce. They took time to explain each step of this process to ensure I understood wha...
Smith Strong is such an amazing firm. Great morals and leadership. Very responsive and helpful! They will go out of their way to make you feel like family.
He goes beyond , to get the job done, he is the best!!!
Court proceedings are never joyous; regardless of who's ruled right or wrong because someone is always left disappointed and/or disgruntled. I never envisioned having to ever enter the doors of a courtroom with my son's mother, but nonetheless that's where I found myself.
I bumped into Van on the...
A real weasel of a guy. Having to talk to a number of buffers and paralegals to finally reach Mr.Smith's voicemail. Never able to get a straight answer from this guy. Middle people get messages from Mr. Smith so he can always deny whatever you are told. Don't touch this creepy guy with a ten foot p...
Heidi Lewis and the rest of the staff are first rate! She is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, well-organized, easy and pleasant to deal with. A pleasure!
My fiance and I attended a free seminar covering wills and trusts. Van Smith and his staff are extremely professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to any questions, specifically during the drafting, review and funding meetings. Mr. Smith and his firm have developed a trusting relationship....
I have the honor and pleasure to call Van Smith my attorney. This is my first time needing a family law attorney so it would of been very easy to mislead me or overcharge me for services. Both Van and his team coached me through the process step by step and even would advise me on ways that I could ...
Keith Jones has been an absolute blessing. He is intelligent, thorough, patient, has high integrity, excellent communication & analytical skills, tough in the areas that were important, empathic and kind in the moments I needed it the most. What started as a cut and dry child custody & support case...
Keith and April has been very helpful throughout the process. They understand the psychological stress a client goes through. They treated me as a person rather than a case. I would highly recommend Smith Strong for your need.
Attended a (free) webinar via Zoom to learn about Estate Planning. Was very wary of a long, boring, overly-technical 'snore-a-thon' but instead was sorry the session ended and came away with a clear understanding thanks to to the lucid, enjoyable presentation by Attorney/Counselor at Law H. Van Smi...
Smith Strong, PLC handled my case well. They were knowledgeable, concerned and walked me through all the details. I highly recommend them for your Divorce, Custody and Estate Planning needs.
Great lawyers, great people. They worked with me, they are very knowledgeable and know what they are doing. Anyone looking for a family law lawyer should at very least give them a call.
After attending a free lesson Van Smith taught on wills and estate planning, we worked with Van to figure out my father-in-law's plans. Van took the time to meet and discuss each detail of the plan, including significant time explaining the trust that he helped establish. He is an incredible teache...
Upon recommendations from friends, I scheduled an appointment with Van Smith. After our first consultation, I hired him. I knew I would have a tough battle in my divorce. Just over two years later, the long divorce process is complete. Van and the whole Smith Strong team were always available for a...
Best Family Law firm in Virginia- If only I could give more than five stars. When dealing with a difficult divorce/custody case- this is the place to go. From a Client's perspective here are reasons why this is the place to go to: 1. Van Smith pays very close attention to crucial details at the mos...
Jamie Allgood at Smith Strong, PLC is awesome. I can tell she truly cares about me as her client and I feel very confident having her represent my legal needs. I highly recommend her and everyone at Smith Strong, PLC to anyone!
These guys are the Justice League of family law in central Virginia. They're skilled, smart, sympathetic and just genuinely good people. I never thought my divorce would be the best part of my marriage, but it's true. The only other things you need beside Smith Strong lawyers are chocolate and a goo...
Van is awesome. My wife and I knew that we needed to set up a trust, but never seemed to find the time and structure to make it happen. Van met with us individually taking into account our specific asset protection needs, inheritance plans and need to have an understandable system. He set up the tru...
Divorce is a pain. I attempted to file on my own and made a mess of things. Gabrielle and the team at Smith and Strong understood and made the process worry and pain free. If I could do it all over again I would have come to them first. I will always recommend them.
Had a great experience with Van Smith and his team in writing our will and setting up a living trust for our kids. Van did an incredible job breaking down all aspects of the process in a way that was easy to understand and digest. The process of getting all the pieces in place was smooth and painles...
I can't say enough great things about Van and his firm! I have already recommended him to one friend and will to anyone else I can. Van Smith and Gabrielle Dennis have taken amazing care of me and the same follows for all the staff. This has been an incredibly stressful time in my life and everyo...
Smith Strong, PLC has been so wonderful to work with the last few months during my divorce. Keith Jones, Sara McBurney, and the rest of the group made everything easy to understand. If I needed something, I knew I could call them. I would highly recommend to anyone going through a divorce.
I had a very difficult custody situation with a narcissistic/controlling ex husband. I needed to release the control he had and Alex Phillips was the man for the job. After our consultation, I knew I could not pick anyone else, as he guided me without even being hired yet on my next steps. Because o...
I learned of this outstanding law practice while vetting eight other firms to meet my unique needs. I specifically found exactly what I required and desired In Smith Strong. A solid, experienced team, able to handle my Family Law situation combined with my Elder Law and Estate Planning to knowledgea...
I highly recommend Van Smith and team for your legal needs. Not only were they patient but they were extremely knowledgeable, professional and attentive. Even with Van's busy schedule, he still managed to offer me personalized services, that meant a lot. You definitely get what you pay for at Smith...
I am so thankful to have come across Smith Strong for my legal needs. The staff and attorneys are always kind, respectful, knowledgeable, and responsive. Attorney David Mitchell has been extremely helpful in meeting all of my legal needs More
I received a referral to Smith Strong from a good friend, and I could not have been more pleased with my experience. It is stressful and unpleasant going through a separation and divorce, but Heidi Lewis made the process so much smoother! Heidi and the other staff at Smith Strong were 100% profess...
Simply put - these people are the best. I am so thankful I chose Smith Strong to represent me. The entire staff has been competent, friendly and a joy to work with. In particular, my attorney Jamie Allgood has been extremely More
Keith Jones is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer!!!! He has be our lawyer for 14 years and has done a wonderful job to ensure our WIN.
I am very appreciative of Alex, Kala and others who worked on my case. Thanks to them the process went smoothly. Such a blessing to avoid the divorce nightmares that are so frequently broadcast. Highly recommended!
I only wish I could give less stars. After eight months of being pushed around and bullied, giving the ex whatever she wanted and paying the "lawyer" seven grand, the day I fired them I was told " but I'm ready to fight for you now"
They were supposed to be fighting for me the whole time. Huge wast...
Attorney Van Smith was excellent. He was always quick to respond, and always seemed to be ten steps ahead of opposing counsel. He guided me through a very difficult process and placed me at ease. I highly recommend Van and his staff.
Keith Jones and Sara McBurney went above the call of duty when it came to assisting me with my custody & child support case. I've been battling with these issues for years and had come to the realization that I needed help ! Keith went to battle at each court hearing, making sure that I received f...
Van Smith and his team have helped my clients and a family member of mine so I can confirm that these guys are the BEST of the BEST!!! If you need a strong team to represent you during a divorce or if you need someone to help plan for the future...call them today!!!
Going on strong recommendations from a friend I chose this firm to represent me in a "current situation" ..the staff were all friendly an accommodating..my case was reviewed in a timely manner an all processes explained to me..I had no issues here and if I need help again I'd definitely use this fir...
Highly professional and experienced. Supportive, reassuring and understanding. These are the words that come to mind when I think of Smith Strong. All staff and attorneys are very helpful, prompt and responsive with their clients. I would definitely recommend this law firm to anyone who needs assist...
Mr. Smith and his team have been wonderful to work with. They meet their deadlines and don't waste / bill unnecessary time. They have their way of streamlining the divorce process that has preserved me and my family. The best attorney experience ever!
I definitely recommend this law firm!! I was fortunate enough to work with Gabrielle Dennis and her team and they worked with me every second of the way! I live in Kansas and they were still happy to help me! I can t thank them enough for doing an amazing job! If I have anymore issues with child cus...
I cannot say enough good things about this law office. They are smart, caring, good people - and exceptional lawyers. I give them the highest possible recommendation. If you are in need of legal expertise - Smith Strong are the people you want on your team.
David at Smith Strong helped me through a very difficult time. David and all of the staff were knowledgeable , caring and considerate and most of all, I knew someone had my back and was looking out for my best interests. If the need arises, Smith Strong is the best there is.
Van and his team created my trust. We have assets we wish to protect even though we are in our 40s. It is always smart to plan ahead so that others do not have to plan for us in the event of our death. We wanted to be sure our children were taken care of and went to the care givers we wish. Van is p...
I could not be happier with Smith Strong. Through a very difficult divorce and custody situation, the attorneys and staff at Smith Strong were considerate, knowledgeable, and compassionate. They offered support both legally and emotionally throughout the process and advocated for me in a way that s...
Van and his team are great!!! I have known Van for over 20 years he really loves what he does and cares for his clients.
I am a huge fan of Smith Strong, PLC. I consider Attorney Van Smith as one of the most respectable people I know.
I attended Van's work shop and learned so much about financial planning, I wish I would have found him sooner. After my FREE consultation, I can see that creating a piece of mind is his only goal. I hope everyone has the opportunity to meet with Van. 10 out of 10. He is the ultimate life coach.
Keith Jones: horrible! No preparation with family, didn't even return emails much less talk to this poor woman he was supposed to serve and protect. Took her money and left her in the dark. No plan. Do. Not. Use.
As a single mom and survivor of domestic violence, the Smith Strong law firm was truly a blessing during an extremely difficult time in my life. It can be hard to find attorneys that will care about what you're going through, but Van Smith and his team went above and beyond to help me and I am incr...
My experience so far has been great, they're always there when you need them. When you email them they will email you right away. I like the fact they did not judge me what so ever when it came to my issues I was having. I will highly recommend SMITH STRONG to any body that need help with issues the...
Van is knowledgeable and a good teacher. He explained clearly and with good visuals everything I needed to understand. He and his staff are charming as well as highly competent. I have already recommended him to friends and family.
During the most difficult time of my life, 2 people come to mind to alleviate me of the legal stressors of divorce proceedings. Jamie Allgood and Morgan Neal took the reigns, and freed me of traversing through the legal quagmire of paperwork and negotiations. Their professionalism, compassion, and a...
The team at Smith Strong made the legal process of getting divorced as painless as possible. I was nervous about making sure everything was done right and wanted to work with professionals who could make sure that it did. They made me feel comfortable and thoroughly explained the entire process duri...
We had been putting off making a will and planning for retirement for some time. Glad we met with Van Smith. His initial meeting was very insightful providing several options and a clear explanation. We are moving forward with planning for the future so our family will have no questions about our wi...
Robert Miller and his team were efficient and professional. I truly appreciate his transparency and honesty regarding my case. He provided me with the best ethical legal advice to ensure that I was equipped with all the facts needed for my case. I would highly recommend Robert and the firm.
I used Van for my divorce several years ago and all things considered it was a good experience. I felt like he truly had my back and listened to how I wanted things to proceed. I always felt that I could ask questions for clarification and he was always clear on each step that was being taken in the...
Keith Jones handled my traffic case with my receiving the most favorable outcome in court. He was very professional and effective, and took time to meet with me and make sure I was fully prepared. I don't know what more one could ask for.
Dear MR.VAN SMITH,
I would like to thank you again for your help with my case.The results were great and I appreciate your candor and honesty with my situation. I am plased with the outcome and your handing of the case.I will gladly recommend your services to any of my friends or family that may ev...
Van and his law firm are very professional and listen to your case , highly recommended from my family.
I loved working with Van and his team. I went to the estate planning seminar to educate myself for myself and my clients. I had been putting off doing my Living Will cuz it seems so morbid, but I know it needs to be done. And I Really wanted a strong medical directive so that I am not kept alive in...
Mr. Smith and his team at Smith Strong, PLC, are very caring, passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable. Mr. Smith's assistant, Morgan Sears, and his Associate Attorney, David Mitchell were sensitive, thoughtful and detailed in handling all the different issues throughout my case, and made sure they ...