AMANDA SMITH, LAWYER / FOUNDER
Amanda Elizabeth Smith is an experienced negotiator and a passionate litigator. She is an advocate for gender equality and the best interests of children.
Amanda and her team are highly skilled in resolving matters involving complex financial issues related to the division of property and income calculation for the purpose of support, as well as high-conflict custody matters.
Amanda’s practice focuses on in-court litigation. She assertively pursues litigated outcomes in an efficient and cost-effective manner. At all times, Amanda strives to identify opportunities to resolve her client’s issues outside of court by way of a fair and equitable settlement.
ALYSSA DE PALMA, LAWYER
Alyssa holds a Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution and is skilled in de-escalating conflict and high levels of emotion. In complex and contentious disputes, her aim is to keep the proceedings as amicable and as simple as possible.
Alyssa is also an excellent litigator, nearly impossible to unnerve, and brings an unwavering calmness and cool head to her work, enabling her to identify strategic opportunities and opposition weaknesses to maximize her client’s position.
Alyssa is a compassionate and active listener who makes sure her clients feel heard and understood so she can work towards favorable outcomes by prioritizing their needs and interests. Alyssa advances her client’s interests while maintaining high standards of legal, professional, and ethical integrity.
CLARISSA D’AVELLA, LAWYER
Clarissa is a highly skilled family lawyer who believes strongly in resolving a matter out of court and she encourages settlement where appropriate.
When litigation is required, she is a zealous advocate who will litigate strategically and practically to help her clients resolve their family law matter as efficiently as possible.
Clarissa prides herself on fostering personal relationships with her clients based on refreshing honesty, sensitivity, devoted and individualized attention, and an unwavering commitment to providing value to her clients.
JEREMY WADSWORTH, LAWYER
Jeremy strives for out-of-court resolutions while encouraging settlements. Yet, he is a fierce advocate during litigation, using a strategic and pragmatic approach. His relationships with clients are marked by genuine honesty, sensitivity, and dedicated attention, always prioritizing their value and satisfaction.
He understands the emotional weight carried by those entangled in family disputes, extending dedicated attention to each case. Jeremy’s personalized approach allows him to thoroughly comprehend his clients’ unique circumstances and objectives.
FATIMA K FARIDI, LAWYER
Fatima, an outstanding family lawyer, advocates for the importance of peaceful resolutions and prefers to negotiate out-of-court settlements whenever feasible.
Grounded in her extensive legal expertise, she strategically navigates the litigation process with a practical, client-focused plan. Fatima carefully customizes these plans, taking into account each client’s unique situation, ensuring their legal journey is not only sensible but effective and financially considerate. Her unique approach, combining skill, empathy, and integrity, sets her apart in the field of family law.
LYNN WHITAKER
Lynn is a senior law clerk with vast knowledge and expertise in all areas of family law. She has a meticulous attention to detail and a sixth sense that never fails to catch those easy to miss details that make all the difference.
She brings genuine caring, sensitivity and dedication to her files and her work with clients and team. Dealing with a family law matter can be challenging and Lynn goes the extra mile to help clients navigate and understand the family law court process including obtaining financial documents, preparing financial statements, reviewing and understanding court documents and pleadings.
NATASHA SMITH
Natasha is a licensed Private Investigator. Her background and expertise is invaluable to clients in matters where the conduct of the opposing party requires them to retain PI services to protect themselves or their children. Natasha oversees the firm’s operations. She is responsible for brand, communication management and legal project managment.
She creates and implements strategies to optimize organizational structures and processes and client communications in order to maximize the firm’s operational efficiencies, the client experience and client satisfaction.
This webpage does not encompass the complete roster of Smith Law personnel. As the firm experiences growth, additional profiles shall be incorporated accordingly.
HOW WE WORK
Our legal experts use a team-based approach to cover every aspect of a case.
We ensure that you are promptly provided with copies of all correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, and we steadfastly work to keep you apprised of the status of your case, including even the most minor of developments.
We aim to resolve every case without litigation, yet we realize an out-of-court resolution is not always possible. As formidable trial lawyers, we will litigate if faced with a bad faith offer. We will respect your wishes and assertively yet compassionately work to advance your interests while maintaining high standards of legal, professional, and ethical integrity.
We will devote our attention to your case, without delay, prepare documents, filings, and discovery tailored to your matter. We will keep you apprised of court dates and important deadlines in connection with your case, and will be in contact regarding documents that you will need to read, authorize, and execute before we file them with the court.
Our focus is to keep the proceedings as amicable and as simple as possible. If you have children, your chosen approach will affect your future relationship as co-parents, and a practical parenting agreement is almost always preferable to a judge’s edict.
While it is difficult to predict total case costs, we view ourselves as creative problem solvers. Many factors affect the ultimate cost to a client in a family law case, including the complexity of contested issues, the size of the marital estate and the emotional content that invariably drives each party. We seek to have consistent and open communication with clients about financial matters throughout their case in an honest and mutually respectful fashion. Our priority is to minimize fees while achieving the best results.
As professional services are provided or costs are incurred on your behalf, funds will be drawn from the retainer account.
A detailed statement of services will be forwarded to you each month to keep you fully informed as to the status of your account.
When your case is resolved, any unused portion of the retainer will be returned to you. If the retainer is exhausted before your case concludes, you will need to replenish your account. The amount requested will be based on the current status of your case and an estimate of future services required.
Choosing the right family law firm can have an enormous impact on the outcome of your case. Our firm’s commitment to professionalism, civility, and open and honest communication allows us to provide our clients with the highest level of professional service at reasonable and transparent pricing.