MICHELLE K. SMITH
Attorney at Law, PLLC
1211 N Shartel, Suite 1005
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103
(405) 759-2333
.
Attorney at Law, PLLC
1211 N Shartel, Suite 1005
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103
(405) 759-2333
.
Attorney Profile
Michelle K. Smith, Attorney at Law, PLLC is a divorce and family law firm in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that provides legal counsel to Oklahoma men and women. Michelle Smith displays a sincere commitment to clients and their families, the resolutions of their conflicts, and the to the optimization of their futures. She believes in resolving matters as peacefully as possible using tactful and careful negotiation, and she prioritizes the well-being of children and all those involved. In times that the other party is unwilling to participate, she is an experienced trial lawyer ready to advocate for her clients in court.
Her compassionate approach allows clients to feel comfortable discussing the issues that stand in the way of resolution and to confidently make important decisions. Ms. Smith keeps clients informed, helps them to feel comfortable and invites communication at all times. Her dedication to the interests of her clients sets her apart as an exceptional attorney prepared to engage in any matter of divorce or family law.
Michelle K. Smith is a trial lawyer who was named a 'Rising Star' in family law for the years 2013 - 2016 by the national organization Super Lawyers. Ms. Smith also received a 10 out of 10, Superb rating from AVVO. Ms. Smith graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration, emphasis in accounting, from the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Smith gradated magna cum laude from the Oklahoma City University College of Law in 2007. While in law school Ms. Smith was on the Dean's Honor Roll and she was a merit scholar for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007. She received the CALI Award for highest grade in her law school class in four classes: Wills I, Secured Transactions, Agency and Partnerships and Employee Benefit Plans. She was also a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity.
Ms. Smith limits her practice to family law in Oklahoma. She is certified to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Oklahoma County Bar Association, the Canadian County Bar Association, the Cleveland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Ms. Smith is a section member of the Family Law Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Ms. Smith was the 2015 Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section. She was the 2014 CLE Chair and Chair-Elect for the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section. She was the Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair in 2011 and 2012. She is also a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section. Ms. Smith was a co-founder and attorney mentor for the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Ms. Smith completed the Houston Family Law Trial Institute in 2012. She completed the Roger Dodd Trial Skills training on advanced cross-examination in 2014 and the Atticus Practice Growth Program in 2015. Ms. Smith has presented CLE courses on family law topics and she has been published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal. Ms. Smith was an adjunct professor at the Oklahoma City University Law School.
Legal Experience
Trial Lawyer Quick, McCown & Spradlin 2007 - 2010
Trial Lawyer, Owner Michelle K. Smith, Attorney at Law, PLLC 2011 – Present
Education
Oklahoma City University College of Law, OKC, OK. Juris Doctorate magna cum laude, 2007
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. Bachelors in Business Administration, 1997
Memberships
American Bar Association 2008 – Current Member: Family Law Section and Law Practice Management Section
Oklahoma Bar Association 2007 – Current Member: Family Law Section and Solo & Small Firm Section
Oklahoma County Bar Association 2007 – Current Member: Family Law Section
Canadian County Bar Association 2008 – Current Member
Cleveland County Bar Association 2008 – Current Member
Bar Involvement
2011 Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair
2012 Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair
2014 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Chair
2014 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Chair Elect
2014 Attorney Staff - Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute
2015 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Chair
2015 Attorney Staff - Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute
2016 Attorney Staff - Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute
Honors and Awards
2013 - 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list
AVVO Top Family Law Attorney Rating of Superb, 10 out of 10
Publications
Article: “The New Guardian ad Litem and Court Expert Requirements”
Oklahoma Bar Journal, Volume 86, No. 27, October 17, 2015.
Michelle K. Smith, Attorney at Law, PLLC is a divorce and family law firm in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that provides legal counsel to Oklahoma men and women. Michelle Smith displays a sincere commitment to clients and their families, the resolutions of their conflicts, and the to the optimization of their futures. She believes in resolving matters as peacefully as possible using tactful and careful negotiation, and she prioritizes the well-being of children and all those involved. In times that the other party is unwilling to participate, she is an experienced trial lawyer ready to advocate for her clients in court.
Her compassionate approach allows clients to feel comfortable discussing the issues that stand in the way of resolution and to confidently make important decisions. Ms. Smith keeps clients informed, helps them to feel comfortable and invites communication at all times. Her dedication to the interests of her clients sets her apart as an exceptional attorney prepared to engage in any matter of divorce or family law.
Michelle K. Smith is a trial lawyer who was named a 'Rising Star' in family law for the years 2013 - 2016 by the national organization Super Lawyers. Ms. Smith also received a 10 out of 10, Superb rating from AVVO. Ms. Smith graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration, emphasis in accounting, from the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Smith gradated magna cum laude from the Oklahoma City University College of Law in 2007. While in law school Ms. Smith was on the Dean's Honor Roll and she was a merit scholar for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007. She received the CALI Award for highest grade in her law school class in four classes: Wills I, Secured Transactions, Agency and Partnerships and Employee Benefit Plans. She was also a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity.
Ms. Smith limits her practice to family law in Oklahoma. She is certified to practice law by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Oklahoma County Bar Association, the Canadian County Bar Association, the Cleveland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Ms. Smith is a section member of the Family Law Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Ms. Smith was the 2015 Chair of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section. She was the 2014 CLE Chair and Chair-Elect for the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section. She was the Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair in 2011 and 2012. She is also a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section. Ms. Smith was a co-founder and attorney mentor for the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Ms. Smith completed the Houston Family Law Trial Institute in 2012. She completed the Roger Dodd Trial Skills training on advanced cross-examination in 2014 and the Atticus Practice Growth Program in 2015. Ms. Smith has presented CLE courses on family law topics and she has been published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal. Ms. Smith was an adjunct professor at the Oklahoma City University Law School.
Legal Experience
Trial Lawyer Quick, McCown & Spradlin 2007 - 2010
Trial Lawyer, Owner Michelle K. Smith, Attorney at Law, PLLC 2011 – Present
Education
Oklahoma City University College of Law, OKC, OK. Juris Doctorate magna cum laude, 2007
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. Bachelors in Business Administration, 1997
Memberships
American Bar Association 2008 – Current Member: Family Law Section and Law Practice Management Section
Oklahoma Bar Association 2007 – Current Member: Family Law Section and Solo & Small Firm Section
Oklahoma County Bar Association 2007 – Current Member: Family Law Section
Canadian County Bar Association 2008 – Current Member
Cleveland County Bar Association 2008 – Current Member
Bar Involvement
2011 Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair
2012 Oklahoma County Bar Association Family Law Committee Co-Chair
2014 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Chair
2014 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Chair Elect
2014 Attorney Staff - Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute
2015 Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Chair
2015 Attorney Staff - Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute
2016 Attorney Staff - Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section Trial Advocacy Institute
Honors and Awards
2013 - 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list
AVVO Top Family Law Attorney Rating of Superb, 10 out of 10
Publications
Article: “The New Guardian ad Litem and Court Expert Requirements”
Oklahoma Bar Journal, Volume 86, No. 27, October 17, 2015.
Michelle K. Smith
Attorney at Law, PLLC, 1211 N Shartel, Suite 1005 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Phone: (405) 759-2333 |