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Elena Jan Smith

Family Law, Divorce
Texas

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Kaylee Jene Rush November 14, 2024

Rating: 10

Elena is a compassionate, effective attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. I can't speak highly enough of her. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Elena and I are currently coworkers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

N/A

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
September 2024-present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elena is a compassionate, effective attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. Her knowledge of family law is vast and she is able to communicate complex ideas in a simple way.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elena has a thorough command of family law and uses that knowledge to her clients' benefit.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elena has a lot of experience analyzing complex family law issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elena is kind, compassionate, and willing to take the time to ensure that clients understand the issues in their cases.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elena maintains high ethical and professional standards for herself.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Project Management
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

David Teasdale November 13, 2024

Rating: 10

Ms. Smith is an effective advocate. I happily endorse this lawyer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are co-workers at the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We worked on the same case together

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
October 2024 to present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Smith is highly motivated and an effective advocate. She really listens to her clients and has a passion for Family Law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Smith understands the law through and through. She will be able to help with any Family Law matter.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Smith understands the law through and through. She will be able to help with any Family Law matter.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Smith is an active listener and effective communicator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Smith is a professional through and through. In this field your integrity is everything.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Arbitration
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Project Management
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Hanna Niner November 13, 2024

Rating: 10

I would recommend Elena to my friends and family for their legal issues. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are current co-workers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

N/A

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Currently

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elena effectively advocates for her clients and listens to her clients' needs.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elena is very knowledgeable about family law and willing to explain complex legal issues to her clients in an effective manner.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elena has a lot of experience analyzing complex family law issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elena is supportive, kind, and willing to go the extra mile for her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elena has a high ethical standard and maintains a high level of professionalism at all times.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Kourtney Malone-Parker November 13, 2024

Rating: 10

Ms. Smith is an excellent attorney that makes sure to put her client's needs at the forefront of her practice. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Smith is a current colleague.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Ms. Smith and I have worked on cases where we represented the same client.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I begin working with Ms. Smith in October 2024 and continue to work with her.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

This lawyer was an extremely effective advocate. Ms. Smith takes the time out to assess each case individually so that she may tailor her approach to each client's needs.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Smith has excellent legal knowledge. Keeping abreast of the ever changing legal landscape is one of her top priorities.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Smith is able to take a look at each case and analyze the legal issues present and come up with solutions.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Smith has excellent communications and maintaining a good client relationship is her top priority.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Smith makes sure to take an ethical approach to handling each matter and keeping a professional relationship with clients and opposing counsels.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Rukhsanda Melissa Masoom November 13, 2024

Rating: 10

I highly recommend Elena Smith for her remarkable legal expertise, professionalism, and ability to communicate effectively with clients, ensuring that every case is handled with both skill and care. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work with this lawyer at Hunt Law Firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I currently work with this lawyer at Hunt Law Firm so we jointly represent the same clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
September 2024 to present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Smith is prepared, listens to clients, and cares about the client's needs.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

With an impressive depth of legal knowledge, Ms. Smith consistently demonstrates a keen understanding of complex legal issues, always staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Whether tackling intricate legal questions or analyizing challenging cases, Ms. Smith has the legal acumen and problem-solving ability to deliver exceptional results.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Not only does Ms. Smith excel in legal strategy, but she also prioritizes clear, consistent communication, making sure clients are always in the loop and fully aware of their options.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Smith's professionalism in both court and client interactions is truly exceptional—always reliable, responsive, and prepared to handle any situation with the utmost care and respect.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

David C. Adams November 9, 2024

Rating: 10

Elena is compassionate and enthusiastic for her clients and when combined with her excellent legal knowledge and advocacy skills, the combination makes for a great and reliable lawyer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

This lawyer is an associate attorney at the law firm I work at.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Elena is an associate attorney at the law firm I work at and she works with different clients than I do.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I currently work with Elena.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elena has an excitement for the law and helping clients that is genuine and infectious.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elena knows the Texas Family Code and civil procedure very well.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elena is able to effectively spot and analyze legal issues in a client's case.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elena knows how to communicate effectively with other lawyers and clients to get the legal results her clients want and need.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elena is always trying to do the right thing for the right reasons.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law, divorce, child custody.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Brittany Allysse Holcombe November 8, 2024

Rating: 10

Elena is a strong researcher and writer. She truly cares about her clients and is a fantastic advocate. I can't recommend her enough! View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I work with Elena and helped onboard her with our firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work together at the same law firm and work on cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I currently work with her.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Elena is a very effective advocate because she cares about her clients. She will also go above and beyond to work for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Elena has excellent legal knowledge, especially of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Evidence and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Elena is very solid in her legal analysis of the Texas Family Code.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Elena is an incredible writer. She is persuasive and a wonderful story teller.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Elena has a high moral and ethical compass. She treats all opposing parties and opposing counsels with the upmost respect.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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