Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Attorney Jennifer R. Smith is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with over 15 years experience focused exclusively on family legal matters.
Licenses & Certifications
- Board Certified Family Law Specialist, North Carolina State Bar, 2009-Present
- Highly credentialed designation recognizing substantial specialized knowledge in family law
- Admitted to North Carolina Bar
- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
- Admitted to Family Law Section of NC Bar Association
- Allows collaboration with statewide network of family law practitioners
- Admitted to Wake County Bar Association
- Connects with network of Wake County legal professionals
Education
- B.S. in Sociology, North Carolina State University, cum laude
- Graduated with honors, demonstrating academic excellence
- Juris Doctor, North Carolina Central University School of Law, cum laude
- Graduated with honors, demonstrating academic excellence
Background & Experience
- Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Robert E. Riddle, Asheville, NC
- Worked with renowned Family Law Specialist
- Returned to Wake County in 2006
- Came home to practice law and be near family
- 15+ years experience focused exclusively on family law matters
- Deep knowledge of all aspects of divorce and family law
Affiliations
- Member, Team in Training
- Completer of City of Oaks Half Marathon
- Wake County Bar Association
- Family Law Section of NC Bar Association
- Written case summaries published in The Family Forum newsletter
Published Works
- Co-Author, “Practical Skills for North Carolina Family Law Paralegals”
- Definitive guide published by North Carolina Bar Association
