Jeffrey M. Smith

Jeffrey M. Smith

Principal ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Atlanta, GA

Practicing business in Atlanta since 1973.

53+
Years practicing
4.5 ★
1 client review
2
Bar admissions

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Jeffrey M. Smith is a principal shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Jeffrey has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Atlanta, GA
Experience
over 53 years
Known for
Business · Entertainment · General
  • Handles Business, Entertainment, and General matters from Atlanta, GA.
  • Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Jeffrey M. Smith: Jeffrey M. Smith is a principal shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Jeffrey has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Jeffrey M. Smith represents clients in Atlanta, Georgia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Jeffrey M. Smith

Concentrations

•Securities
•Entertainment law
•Legal malpractice
•Liquor licensing

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Corporate law; Tax Law, 1995-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Atlanta, 2018, 2020, and 2025
•Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service (2024), Chief Justice Robert Benham Award (Supreme Court of Georgia)
•Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2004, 2006, 2009-2019, 2024-2026
•Listed, Who's Who in the World, 1992-Present
•Listed, Who's Who in America, 1983-Present
•Listed, Who's Who in American Law, 1978-Present
•Listed, GaBiz, “Top Lawyers,' 2024
•Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2016
•Recipient, 'Service Award,' National Association of Chinese Americans, 2012
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Entertainment Law - Music, 2011-2012
•Recipient, 'ALI-ABA Special Award of Merit' for writing and lecturing in the areas of ethics and malpractice, 1984
•Recipient, 'Service Award,' American Heart Association, Georgia Affiliate, 1982
•Recipient, 'Vital Service Award,' Atlanta Association for Retarded Citizens, 1979
•Recipient, 'Service Award,' University of Minnesota Law School Council, 1973
•Recipient, 'Corpus Juris Award' for the Best Contribution to Legal Research, West Publishing Company, University of Minnesota Law School, 1972-1973
•Listed, The American Lawyer, Top Legal Malpractice and Ethics Lawyers
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Credentials

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School J.D. magna cum laude University of Minnesota Law School J.D. 1973 President

  • University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    University · 1967

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Minnesota

    1978 · ACTIVE

  • Georgia

    1973 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500

Atlanta, GA 30305

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Client feedback

What clients say about Jeffrey M. Smith

4.5

1 client review

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Common questions

  • What areas of law does Jeffrey M. Smith practice?

    Jeffrey M. Smith focuses on Business, Entertainment, General, IP, and Litigation.

  • Where is Jeffrey M. Smith located?

    Jeffrey M. Smith primarily serves clients in Atlanta, Georgia, with an office at Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500.

  • How experienced is Jeffrey M. Smith?

    Jeffrey M. Smith has 53 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1973.

  • Is Jeffrey M. Smith a verified attorney?

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