Serving Athens for over 35 years...
THE LAW FIRM
For over 35 years our firm has been serving the citizens of Georgia and other states with the highest quality legal services in both civil and criminal matters. Our practice includes both criminal and civil litigation in State and Federal courts as well as practice before the State Board of Workers Compensation, the Social Security Administration, and the Federal Bankruptcy Courts.
Our busy criminal law practice ranges from felonies, including high-profile drug cases and complex white collar crime, to DUIs, under-age possession, and
related appeals. Our reputation for excellence in the criminal arena is unparalleled
in North Georgia.
Our civil practice ranges from wrongful death suits to personal injuries and auto accidents. In 1995 our office was awarded a $3.6 million trial verdict, which was
the largest jury verdict in Athens to be upheld on Appeal. We continue to maintain a vigorous civil practice.
We continue to handle wills, estates, probate and other matters you would expect from a general practice firm.
Our attorneys pride themselves on their reputation of fighting for your rights; and, we do so everyday. Mr. Smith has been an advocate for the people from the time
he first hung out his shingle and has never wavered from that position.
ATTORNEY PROFILES
Amber Renee Gannon
Admitted: State Bar of Georgia, 2010
Education: Georgia State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate, 2009
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, 2006
Member: State Bar of Georgia
Focus Practice Areas:
Civil Litigation
Divorce
Child Custody
Real Estate
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Appellate Practice
James Wilson Smith
Admitted: 1974, Georgia; U.S. District Court; Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, US Supreme Court, US Tax Court
Education: University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1974, University of Georgia, B.A., 1971.
Member: State Bar of Georgia, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers, Western Circuit Bar Association; Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National Organization of Social Security Claimants'
Representatives, American Bar Association
Serious Violent Felonies
Sexual Offenses
Drug Charges
Robbery/Theft
DUI/DWI
Underage DUI
Traffic Violations/License Suspension
Probation Revocation
Appeallate Practice
Worker's Compensation
CONTACT US
The Law Office of James W. Smith is located at 260 College Avenue, in downtown Athens, Georgia. We are situated near the intersection of College Avenue and East Washington Street, about two blocks from the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse. In close proximity to our office, are the famed University of Georgia Arches on Broad Street and Athens City Hall. Metered street parking is available and additional parking is directly across the street from our office in the College Avenue parking deck.
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Law Offices of James W. Smith & Associate | 260 College Avenue | Athens, GA 30601 | (phone) 706-353-3300 | (fax) 706-354-4400
