Reviews

Working with Smith Strong for the planning of our estate has been smooth, professional and stress free. Patrick Solomita our attorney in handling our estate has been thoughtful, kind and professional and took the time to answer any of our questions, no matter how inane,with patience and in plain and understandable language. The firm also answered any questions we asked either through telephone or E-Mail very promptly. I admit skeptical about their free seminar but it was well worth the time taken to invest in it as it was very informative of the realities and options for estate planning. We are most pleased with their service!

Extensive market research of estate planning firms in my area repeatedly lead me to Mr. Van Smith. Through a process of elimination centering on firms not returning my calls, charging for consultation, unfavorable reviews, Smith Strong stood above at the outset. Mr. Smith listened to my needs, presented many options, and developed an estate plan that is flexible with life changes. Being very familiar with military related dynamics was particularly valuable to me as a client. Mr. Van Smith is very personable and approachable. He listens. And he is very strategic. Those qualities are exactly what I was seeking in a lawyer, and found in him. Thank you!

In our mid-60s, my wife and I were anxious to update our 20-yr old wills/ trust documents. References from several of our reliable attorney, banker friends intersected at the office of Van Smith. Van prudently and professionally led us through an informative, detailed estate planning exercise that enabled us to create a customized, comprehensive strategy; meet our combined trust objectives; and construct an estate framework that can be updated as future circumstances warrant. We were favorably impressed with Van's knowledge, experience, and, especially, his gift of exceptional communication skills. In addition to thoughtfully and patiently addressing our questions, he was able to effortlessly and clearly contextualize complex concepts which enabled us to visualize how each component of the overall plan works together for our benefit. Van is friendly, engaging, and personable. It's been a joy to work with him and his expert legal team. We've found everyone at SmithStrong works with high energy, enthusiasm, courtesy, attentiveness, and timeliness.

Van Smiths has been my legal team for over two years through a difficult divorce and child custody. The lawyers and the legal team did an outstanding job ensuring all my concerns were addressed. Probably the most important thing you need first is information to understand the legal processes. Van provides great information and feedback to allow you to make the right decisions at the right time. In the end I got a much better settlement then I could have hoped for at the start. Mostly due to Vans' team providing insight into the legal processes and developing a winning strategy. I highly recommend them.

I first met Mr. Smith attending one of his complimentary Asset Protection Workshops. If you attend this workshop he will give you 90 minutes of time to consult within the next 6 months. When I met with him in private, after reviewing my case considering my wife's mental health he recommended a divorce over an Asset Protection Plan. In the long run, the office could have earned more doing the APP. Mr. Smith crafted a non-standard property settlement agreement that protected my retirement savings. He was able to get a very disagreeable woman to sign the agreement in 29 minutes! He and his office has guided me throughout the process. I would highly recommend him for skills and talents, and have recommended him to others in need.

Van Smith has been by far the best attorney you will every come across. Both he and his staff have been there for me every step of the way through a very tough litigation process. Van made me feel at ease throughout this process, and always made it a point to be both responsive; and had such superb knowledge of the law; that I was not left in a position where I felt that I was not in good hands. His skills in the court room far exceeded that of opposing counsel. Van took my life throughout my custody/divorce process into his own hands and placed very close attention to details that, in my experience, far exceeded that of other attorneys. This is by far the best attorney in the state of Virginia, and would highly recommend him to anyone going through a difficult divorce/custody battle

Van Smith is the best in the business when in comes to practicing family law. Coming from a strong legal background myself; I feel that from one attorney to another, I serve as a good judge of this. Van excelled in his litigation skills and paid very close attention to each and every detail of my case. He was 10 steps ahead of a very strong opposing counsel. Both he and his staff were readily available to answer very crucial decisions that I needed to make at key points in time. Without this type of responsiveness, my outcome would have been a whole lot different. He was both understanding and honest, and provided me with realistic expectations each and every step of the way. He also kept me informed of each and every new piece of information immediately, and provided me with opportunity to make informed decisions. He has superb knowledge of the law. His actions speak loudly, and is a leader in the court room. If you are going through a difficult divorce/custody battle, consider yourself lucky to have Van Smith as your attorney. His close attention to details that I would not have thought of on my own is crucial.

I had the trifecta from hell: A custody battle, a divorce, and then a PSA enforcement of said divorce. All three were handled by Van and his team. I was never lacking in communication and they were always very thorough to explain my options. What was most impressive, was that during this time (and it was the better part of 3 years for all of this), several attorneys had life event changes and had to leave. I had two attorneys leave during my cases. I was afraid things would be jumbled when the next attorney took my case, but thanks to Van, transitions were smooth. He even took on my case himself to make up for events that were obviously beyond his control when the second attorney had to move. A third attorney was on my case then too, but Van had been personally overseeing everything from the start. The team always made sure to double review every drawn up document carefully with me. We had some air-tight agreements because of this. All three events had better than expected outcomes, and I give that credit to Van and his team for their legal skills, their presence in court, and very clever drafting of legal documents. A final note. While they're based in Richmond, they do have an office in Williamsburg (they know the judges here too).

My husband and I have had a really hard time finding a decent lawyer. My husband got online and simply typed in the best family attorney in or near Williamsburg Va. Vans was the first page that popped up and im glad it did! We've been through so much and it was refreshing meeting Van and his team. They welcomed us in with open arms. Van and his team explained things thoroughly, they were easy to get into contact with, and were very understanding of your situation. When your looking to hire someone to put your trust in, you want someone who truely loves what they do. You will get that with Van and his team. I would definitely recommend Van to anyone looking for a great knowledgeable friendly attorney!!!

Going to meet Van was one of the hardest days of my life. He did a fantastic job in every aspect. I am beyond satisfied. Van and his team are exceptional, you can trust them. His online videos and books really prepare you as well. Look no further, you won't find better.

I had a consultation in Van's office with Van himself. I feel I'm very lucky to choose him, professional advise, no push, honest to me, and most important is he will not hold anything back even if it's not gonna bring him any interests . He told me to wait till 2017 to start my case, for the better chance to win. I really appreciate his honest. He is nice to my son, and very nicely walk me out to my car after consultation, which makes me feel more like friends. I'll say no any other attorney will do this to his client. I would recommend him to anyone who needs legal help! I'll hire him in 2017, and I'll come back and give more info!

Mr Smith and team is very good in field of family law. They were prompt in reply. Meticulous work in gathering documents and evidences. Mr Smith was sharp and to the point in court arguments to be able to achieve favorable out come in my case. I will recommend him and his team for family law matters.