Connie M. Smith
(866) 965-3516
I was not a traditional law student. As a single mom of two, I struggled to balance the demands of law school with the needs of my children. But, I believed that you can achieve any goal through hard work and dedication. My experience as a paralegal and raising two children while attending school gave me a strong foundation upon which to build a law practice. This experience reinforced my belief that integrity and perseverance are essential to successful representation of my clients.
I relish the opportunity to help clients through the difficult times in their lives. I have been where they are and I know that it can be overwhelming. I see my clients as people in need not a number or just another file on my desk. Whether it is preparing a simple will, administering a complicated estate, handling a child custody issue, or drafting a deed, I truly care how my service affects them. I strive everyday to remember these values and integrate them into my practice of law.
Areas of Practice
- Residential Real Estate
- Family Law
- Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Business Transactions
- General Civil Litigation
Litigation Percentage
- 65% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Mississippi, 2007
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 2007
Education
- University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford, Mississippi
- J.D. - 2007
- University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
- Paralegal Studies - 2004
- Honors: With Honors; Dean's List
- Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville, Mississippi
- Paralegal Studies - 1994
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Mississippi Bar Association, Member, 2007 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Paralegal, 1994 - 2004
Pro Bono Activities
- Center for Violence Prevention, 2007 - Present