Joan Smith

Joan Smith

Appellate Practice
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023

About Joan

Joan’s domestic litigation practice includes actions for divorce and post-divorce issues of custody, child support, alimony and equitable division; the legitimation of children born out of wedlock, termination of parental rights and adoption; appellate work in Georgia and South Carolina concerning all of these disputes, and frequent UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes between a parent in Georgia or South Carolina and a parent in another state.

Joan’s domestic litigation practice includes actions for divorce and post-divorce issues of custody, child support, alimony and equitable division; the legitimation of children born out of wedlock, termination of parental rights and adoption; appellate work in Georgia and South Carolina concerning all of these disputes, and frequent UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes between a parent in Georgia or South Carolina and a parent in another state.

Joan’s domestic litigation practice includes actions for divorce and post-divorce issues of custody, child support, alimony and equitable division; the legitimation of children born out of wedlock, termination of parental rights and adoption; appellate work in Georgia and South Carolina concerning all of these disputes, and frequent UCCJEA jurisdictional disputes between a parent in Georgia or South Carolina and a parent in another state.

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4.6 / 5

30 Reviews

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Brandon Okuneva

Jan 28, 2026

The absolute best in Augusta for Appellate Practice law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Honestly, I can't thank Joan Smith enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Appellate Practice law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would recommend to...

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Clifton Kautzer

Jan 28, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Joan Smith in Augusta - they are amazing

Best lawyer for Appellate Practice law in Augusta. Period. I've seen others, but Joan Smith is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I am so than...

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Aaron Mertz

Jan 28, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Joan Smith's firm

Everyone at Joan Smith's office in Augusta was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt like just...

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Craig Sipes

Jan 28, 2026

Many thanks to Joan Smith for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

Best lawyer for Appellate Practice law in Augusta. Period. I've seen others, but Joan Smith is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I am so than...

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Elisa Turcotte

Jan 28, 2026

Great people who truly care at Joan Smith - the best legal team in Georgia

Joan Smith has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my legal matte...