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Matthew Smith

18 years of experience
Family Law, Divorce
District of Columbia, Virginia

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Shirin Afsous April 16, 2018

Rating: 10

Mr. Smith is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney. He is a competent counselor, negotiator and proactive litigator. I highly recommend Attorney Smith for anyone who is seeking an efficient advocate to represent their best interests. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Current Co-Worker/Colleague.

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

Same Client

Attorney Smith and I work on a variety of cases together in which Mr. Smith is the lead attorney.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
September 2017 to present.

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

Mr. Smith strives to obtain favorable outcomes for his clients. He thoroughly analyzes his cases and develops solid legal strategies that are advantageous for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Smith has a firm grasp on the legal knowledge necessary to effectively and zealously advocate for his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Smith is a critical thinker. He analyzes all aspects of a case and arrives at reasonable and sound conclusions with the goal of obtaining favorable results for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Smith has superior oral and written communication skills. He is articulate and able to concisely explain legal principles to judges, fellow attorneys, and clients. He provides honest and realistic legal advice to his clients, thereby setting reasonable expectations about the outcome of the case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Smith maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism.

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

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

Appeals
Client Relations
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
Trials
Use of Technology

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

Brianna D. Salerno April 13, 2018

Rating: 10

I highly endorse Mr. Smith. He is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney, especially in the areas of divorce and custody. He is reasonable and level-headed, but does not budge when it comes to protecting his clients' interests and pursuing their goals. I recommend Mr. Smith to anyone seeking counsel in Northern Virginia for family law matters. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Mr. Smith and I are co-workers/colleagues.

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

Same Client

Mr. Smith has been the lead attorney on a few cases we have worked on together. He is also a mentor to younger co-workers/colleagues.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2017 to present time.

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

Yes. Mr. Smith is an aggressive and zealous advocate for his clients. He will work hard to obtain the best results for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Smith has an excellent knowledge of Virginia case law and code and state and local procedural matters. Mr. Smith makes it a point to stay updated on any changes to the Virginia Code and to read any new case law. Given his years of experience, Mr. Smith has significant knowledge and experience regarding all issues that arising in a family law matter.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Smith excels at legal analysis. He is able to quickly spot potential problems in a case and create sound and efficient strategy to deal with them. Given his years of experience, he is able to effectively analyse legal issues in complex cases and take proactive steps to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Smith is well-versed about Virginia law and he is able to effectively communicate his knowledge to his co-workers/colleagues and her clients. He is patient and will take the time to go over an issue or matter until his client or colleague understands the concept.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Smith prides himself on ensuring he follows all ethics rules and requirements. Mr. Smith also maintains a professional and polite demeanor with clients and opposing counsel.

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
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Trials

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

Brandi Rochelle Howell April 13, 2018

Rating: 10

Attorney Smith is a highly skilled attorney with solid family law experience. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend Attorney Smith for anyone seeking a dedicated and passionate attorney to represent their interests. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Attorney Smith and I currently work at the law firm of Livesay & Myers representing clients in all types of family law matters in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases.

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

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

Attorney Smith as well as other attorneys of Livesay & Myers value our clients and strive to get the results they want and deserve.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2018 to the present date.

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

Attorney Smith is an effective and persuasive communicator. He is attentive to the needs of clients and considers their best interests. He is dedicated to resolving legal matters in an efficient manner.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Smith has extensive legal knowledge in the area of family law. With over 12 years of experience, he has gained a wealth of knowledge in this area of practice and continues to stay up to date with the latest legal developments.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Smith has a concrete understanding of family law issues that arise out disputes. He appropriately applies legal principles to the facts to arrive at reasonable conclusions of law. Attorney Smith is able to get desirable results because of his thorough and methodical legal analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Attorney Smith is a great listener and is able to connect with clients of different backgrounds. He is persuasive in court and effectively argues his client's position. He is a skilled negotiator which allows clients to get the results they desire.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Attorney Smith holds the highest regard for the rules of ethics and professionalism and is committed to serving the legal community in an ethical and honest manner.

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

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