Reviews

I was two years into my divorce when Shane willingly agreed to take my case. It was an extremely continuous divorce and to make matters worse my custody had been taken away based on a series of lies. I couldn’t get s foot hold in the court system. Not only was Shane able to make progress in my case he was able to dispel the lies and gave me confidence when everyone else in the court system was telling me I didn’t matter. I now have primary custody of my children and finally after 3.5 years a divorce. Shane is methodical in his approach and never once had to lie about the other party to get a “fair” hearing. Thank you Shane and Dennis.!!! There are no words to express my Appreciation!!!!

Shane and Dennis were wonderful! They both put my mind at ease from the very first phone call, and went above and beyond to make this as easy and painless as possible. There is no one better!

Mr. Smith is an excellent attorney. He responded to my needs quickly and gave helpful and well informed advice. When I needed him to communicate on my behalf he expertly met my needs while also being my advocate. Shane Smith was the attorney I needed, when I needed him, and exceeded my expectations.

I honestly do not know where to begin with Mr. Shane Smith and his paralegal Mr. Dennis Hodtwalker. Upon calling attorneys to setup an initial appointment, I shopped around, but was given a run around with everyone I talked to and treated like a chore, not a client. Mr. Hodtwalker upon our first conversation showed genuine concern for my well being, pending separation, and doing whatever they could to get me representation for my divorce ASAP. The small things mattered to me before coming into my first meeting,including calling to check that I was ok, and if I needed anything before my first appointment. Not only is Mr. Smith a phenomenal attorney he is a shark. He knows his trade! My divorce was quickly handled, and settled out of court with me receiving more than I was initially asking for. Mr. Smith always had my best interest at heart, and didn't lead me on, make false promises, and always told me matter of fact what my options were and what we could accomplish. Shane and Dennis give you 5 star service before you are even a client, which says a lot about their character and business practices. Then you are treated like a human being, not a client. No calls, emails, or concern of mine ever went unanswered. The one thing I will always remember is Shane telling me you have enough in life to worry about, let me worry about your divorce and dealing with your ex. You don't have to worry about that anymore. Thank you BOTH for all the hard work, dedication, and being wonderful people!

Hired Shane Smith and his team to represent me in a divorce that had the potential to be very difficult long and drawn out. The end result was a fair divorce and settled in as timely a manner that could be expected. Shane and Dennis, his paralegal, work very effectively together , communicate well with their clients, and have a calming effect during trying times. I highly recommend Shane Smith. Look no further for a good divorce attorney.

Mr. Smith was recommended to me thru a family member who was a friend. I had just discovered that I was in dire need of a very good divorce attorney, one that not only was knowledgeable of the law, but one who would have knowledge of dealing with abuse and a narcissistic personality. He was extremely professional, straightforward and positive. He told me what to expect and was available for me during the process. I could not have been more pleased with his ability and sense of judgement. I would highly recommend Mr. Smith for any legal advice.

I employed Mr Shane Smith by searching google, "best divorce/custody lawyers in birmingham" Shane was in the top 2! He definitely lived up to his title of being one of the best. I would highly recommend Mr Shane Smith as a Family lawyer. His knowledge and counseling far surpassed any other family/divorce lawyer that I consulted with or had previously hired. Basically I told him what I wanted, and he made it happen. As a super needy client, Shane was always there to guide me along the way, he really seemed to care about me and my family as people and not just his client. He helped get the best possible outcome, based out the circumstances we were facing. "Amazing" is an understatement when describing Mr Smith.

Shane Smith has been extremely helpful to me and my family with two different situations. He is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. He is very patient and understanding with difficult and emotional circumstances.

Shane was referred to me in 2014 by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an attorney who is supportive of marginalized communities; for me it is the LGBT community. My experience in court with child custody issues had been heavily weighted against me and I knew I needed to move away from the hometown attorneys and find someone who was a high profile attorney and could fight against the prejudices that my marriage faced in the south. I struggled because I couldn't find an attorney that had the gusto to fight the opposing counsel. When I found Shane, everything changed. He had that fire in his belly that I had not seen before in an attorney who was representing me. He was ALWAYS honest and professional. His integrity ranks at the very top. There was never a time where he came close to any ethical or moral lines. I always felt comfortable with Shane and the dialogue between us was honest and productive. Shane represented me in two separate cases and both outcomes were positive and in the best interest of my son. I never felt like my same sex marriage was a consideration in the ruling and it was because of how Shane fought for me. My family is together today because of Shane and there is no price that you can put on that.

I came to Mr. Smith after moving to Alabama and still trying to finish up a separation/divorce that began in another state. In my initial consultation, I was nervous, stressed, and overwhelmed, but Mr. Smith brought a palpable sense of relief; we even laughed a time or two. What was supposed to be an easy and uncontested divorce dragged out longer than expected due to the other party. Throughout the entire process, Smith was patient and kept in more than satisfactory communication with me to obtain an expedient resolution. I would not only suggest Mr. Smith for his authenticity and professionalism, but also because he is strong, scrupulous, and just. I would also add that Mr. Smith is aided by a truly consummate paralegal. It was obvious to me that this team is a valuable one, and one that I would highly recommend to anyone.

There is nothing pleasant about divorce, so the attorney representing you should be competent, knowledgeable, unrelenting, kind and a good communicator. Shane is all those things, is quick on his feet and has an appropriate sense of humor. I highly recommend him to anyone going through this challenging time. I trust Shane completely and know that he represented my interests, and the interests of my children, at all times during the year-long process. Because of his background in psychology, Shane understood what the children were going through and how the decisions being made would affect them. He used that understanding to help guide the process. He is a fierce advocate and took the time to understand my goals and fight on my behalf so I did not have to. Shane is also very responsive and has great judgment. He got me through the long ordeal in as positive a manner as possible. Shane impressed me by doing everything he said he would do, when he said it would be done, and always kept me "in the loop". Shane did a great job of keeping the case focused, even during situations that could have been blown out of proportion. In that way, he never tried to overwork the case to earn more; he was very fair with billing. Not only is Shane a fantastic attorney, he is also an impressive person with outstanding morals and takes his ethical obligations very seriously. While I would never want to go through a divorce again, if I did I would not hesitate to call Shane. I highly recommend him as an experienced, knowledgeable, kind, and rational attorney.

Shane was great about explaining the process and keeping me up to date with how things were progressing. He was extremely helpful with any problems I had throughtout the process and answered all of my questions in a knowledgable and straightforward manner. He proved himself to be trustworthy and an invaluable resource during such an overwhelming time.