Judy Ann Smith

Judy-Ann Smith, BSN, MS, JD, RN.

My passion as an attorney is being able to help people. When I help people resolve their legal issues that is the most rewarding aspect of the work I do. I also have an empathetic and compassionate side and I am willing to listen to my clients’ issues, to get a deeper understanding of what they would like to achieve and accomplish. Most importantly, I am an assertive advocate for all my clients and I will fight for what is fair and just according to the laws of the land.

Legally, I have successfully handled divorce cases and family law cases. With regards to estate planning, I have counseled and advised clients on their estate planning needs, prepared estate plans, and given presentations on estate planning. I have also successfully handled probate cases, assisting fiduciaries with estate administration and assisting families in implementing plans when loved ones pass away. As well as assist Trustees’ navigate through trust administration issues.

I have extensive experience in the healthcare industry and for many years I worked as a registered nurse in the hospital and clinical setting as well as having held administrative and management positions.

• Divorce
• Family Law
• Probate
• Estate Planning
• Elder Law

• Credit Cards Accepted

Florida

Managing Attorney

Judy-Ann Smith Law Firm, P.A.

2013 - Current

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (2011) | Law

Florida Atlantic University

M.S. (2001) | Nursing

Florida Atlantic University

B.S. (1992) | Nursing

Florida Bar Family Law Section

Member

Current

Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section

Member

Current

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

Current

The Florida Bar # 102219

Member

Current

Economic Development Workshop, Gainesville, Florida

November 5, 2016

Gainesville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Topics - “Basic Estate Planning”

Course on Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide, Jacksonville, Florida

August 29, 2017

National Business Institute (NBI)

Topics - Key laws and client intake/goal setting and transfers during life and inter-vivos trusts.