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AA Comparative Literature, BYU. Provo, UT BA Sociology, Loretta Heights College. Denver, CO MA Creative Writing/Poetry, Rutgers Graduate School. Newark, NJ JD Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Utah College of Law. SLC, UT Certified Mediator, Washington Mediation Association, 2009 - present. Certified Lifecycle Celebrant in Funerals/Memorials, Ceremonies for Healing. Reiki Master, 2009 - present. Ordained Minister with First Nation Church-Cherokee 2014 - present. Formed McKELL GRAFF, PLLC: March, 2003 Associate Attorney, WALSTEAD MERTSCHING, PLLC 2002-2003 JD Paralegal and Mediator, STEVEN ALLEN SMITH, PC 1999-2002 Adjunct Professor: Weber State University, Ogden, UT Salt Lake Community College, SLC, UT Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ Rutgers College of Arts and Sciences, Newark, NJ University of Medicine and...

"An attorney must wear two hats: one of the champion and one of the counselor. If an attorney fails to wear both hats he, or she, is only providing half of the representation deserved.”

Roy Smith practices in the realms of Family Law, Auto Accident Law, and Mediations. Roy has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 and 2011 and 2012 Rising Stars list published in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine, a distinction only given to 2.5% of all practicing lawyers in the State of Florida. In addition, Roy has been given the distinction of being AV Rated...

I have over 40 years of legal experience and can assure you that the qualifications and professional knowledge that I possess will help contribute to a successful resolution of your dispute. I am an open-minded, non-judgmental Attorney who has the commitment to listed and the patience to understand people. I use time effectively and efficiently to achieve stated goals. Most importantly, all my cases are prepared in advance so as to have effective knowledge of the facts and effective resolution of the issues. My areas of Practice include Civil trial Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills & Probate...

I began practicing family law in 1974, litigating custody dissolutions.
I now limit my practice to mediating family law disputes with the goal of maximizing understanding and minimizing damage to children, by limiting emotional and financial expenses. I offer all forms of mediation, and I financially encourage use of transformative mediation as a method of enabling parents to listen, hear and understand each other.