Reviews

H. Van Smith and his firm made my divorce as smooth as possible. There is no such thing as an easy divorce but by taking the time to explain the process and my options, attorney Smith and his team made it easier to navigate. They were with me every step of the way and kept me informed as to the status of the proceedings. I couldn't be more appreciative. You won't be sorry if you choose H. Van Smith for your family law needs.

Attorney Van Smith made an otherwise awkward process of a prenup consult with my fiance an enjoyable one - which is a bit hard to believe, but the honest-to-God truth! He made both of us feel very comfortable as soon as we stepped into his office and then he impressed us both even more by his in-depth knowledge and expertise. His thoughtful suggestions for what to include in our prenuptial agreement in particular were super helpful, along with the additional resources he provided via both print and online (by the way, check out his website, it is fantastic!). Our initial consult could have easily taken about 20-30 minutes, but my fiance and I were with Van for almost an hour because he was so friendly and fun, and we felt super comfortable asking him for sound legal advice in regards to our upcoming marriage. We scheduled this initial appointment with Van based on a referral from a good friend, and now I can see why. I would strongly recommend any couple interested in a prenup to hire Attorney Smith - he is smart, he is professional, but the bottom line is that he treated both me and my fiance with the utmost respect - which to me is so valuable when it comes to very personal matters such as marriage.

Thank you Van for your excellent Estate Planning consultation. From the internet, I gathered some information on this subject but your consultation session has been an eye opener for me. You were very professional and have answered all my questions. I would recommend your firm to anyone for future Estate Planning services.

Smith Strong is a dedicated, professional law firm that fights for their client. Their knowledgeable and responsive staff help to ease an often stressful situation. Smith Strong utilizes the most recent advances in telecommunications to gather, collect, and maintain information for your case. I started as a client living hundreds of miles away from Virginia. Their ability to use Google and Apple based communication and data services made physical location a non-issue. The firm has represented me in three litigation suits, all involving custody, visitation, and support brought against me over the past 18 months. They make all attempts to work out a settlement, but are not timid to go to court. In my case, mediation was not possible. Smith Strong has been successful in all three court cases. Van Smith represented me in the latest dispute. Mr. Smith figuratively and literally wrote the book on Divorce in Virginia. His polite and down to earth demeanor reflect well in court. He is tenacious, knowledgeable, and well spoken. These characteristics make him an excellent and sought after attorney. I highly recommend Van Strong and the Smith Strong law firm to anyone going through this unfortunate situation. They are truly looking out for your best interest and the best interest of the children involved. You will not regret the decision to make Smith Strong part of your life. Rest assured they will work diligently for you.

Van and the rest of the team at Smith Strong have done excellent work with us. We went to him for estate planning, and Van took the time to go through in detail all our different options. We never felt rushed or pressured, because he took his time with us, encouraged us to take our time to make decisions, and he was patient to review concepts with us. Additionally, his team went above and beyond in helping us speed up the process due to a pending home purchase. They took care of things very quickly, and were extremely helpful in dealing with our mortgage company. We have already recommended Van and his team to our family and friends, and will continue to do so. Thanks Van for your excellent service!

I am a professor at a local state university and have retirement plans with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and TIAA-CREF. Recently, I was approached by the Wealth Management folks at TIAA-CREF about estate and retirement planning. They recommended one lawyer to see about the legal aspects of the plan - Van Smith. Our initial meeting was an eye-opener. My wife and I quickly realized Van was someone who was intelligent, well-versed in his profession, and personable. As a professor, I appreciate a good teacher and Van is such a person. He rewrote my will exactly the way we wanted it and explained the value of trusts to us in a very clear and consise manner. My wife had her will reworked last year by another attorney and what Van did for us was clearly outstanding and was more than 75% less expensive. Van will be our "go-to guy" for our legal needs.

At a very scary crossroads in my life, Van and his team guided my with expert and professional advise. He addressed all of my concerns and was able to keep my case out of court (even though I was pushing for it). I was copied on all correspondence efforts to opposing counsel and vary rarely had questions, because it all made sense. His reputation precedes him and his work proves it. A kind lawyer that isn't slimy and still knows what he is doing.....they do exist!

After searching online and discovering Van's website, I knew he was the man for the job. Once you meet Van you will realize he is very personable and loves his profession. Van has a great heart and is knowledgeable in what he loves. I was nervous and he walked me through the process and at the same time made the experience a pleasant one. I highly recommend Van for any big decisions you need dealing with a lawyer. On his side he has experience, commitment, and effective communication. He was always positive with his reassurance. Van's staff was very friendly and very accommodating. They all are really good people who make up a great team to have on your side. "Good has two meanings- it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody." Aristotle Van is both :)