Jennifer Marie Smith, Health Care Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care and Workers Comp · 5.0/5 rating from 12 verified client reviews
PartneratAtkins David Smith LLC
Atlanta, GA
Practicing health care in Atlanta since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 12 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Jennifer Marie Smith is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Workers Comp. Jennifer has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Atkins David Smith LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Workers Comp
- Handles Health Care and Workers Comp matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Jennifer Marie Smith: Jennifer Marie Smith is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Workers Comp. Jennifer has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Atkins David Smith LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jennifer takes on
Jennifer concentrates on health care and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Jennifer takes health care matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Jennifer takes workers comp matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jennifer Marie Smith — health care lawyer in Atlanta
Jennifer Marie Smith is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Health Care and Workers Comp. Jennifer has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Atkins David Smith LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews.
Jennifer is a partner at Atkins David LLC. She practices primarily in the area of workers’ compensation defense for employers, insurers and third party administrators throughout Georgia. Jennifer also handles complex subrogation and Federal Longshore and Harbor claims. In addition, a portion of her practice is dedicated to defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice claims.
Prior to practicing law, Jennifer had nearly ten years experience in the health care industry. As Director of Reimbursement at Resurgens Orthopaedics, P.C., she handled workers’ compensation and health insurance contracts, structured workflow and training programs, and designed systems to increase receivables for a large, multi-facility orthopedic practice. She advised physicians and clinic managers on reimbursement policies, as well as contract, coding and compliance issues. She frequently served as a guest speaker for Medical Present Value’s annual user conference on the topics of effective managed care contract analysis and optimizing patient and insurance receivables.
Jennifer received her J.D., cum laude, from Georgia State University School of Law in 2009. She was an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient and member of the Public Interest Law Association and Child Advocacy Society. Her one year externship at the Georgia Justice Project involved handling criminal defense cases for indigent clients. She also participated in the H.E.L.P. Legal Services Clinic, providing direct legal services to low-income children and their families. While in law school, she volunteered for the Street Law program, designed to introduce high school students to the legal profession as well as foster a positive attitude towards the law through activities such as mock mediations and trials.
In addition to this experience, Jennifer worked for a local Atlanta radio station following her graduation from Georgia State University in 2005, with a B.A. in Journalism. Outside of work, Jennifer volunteers at a women and children’s homeless shelter.
Jennifer is a member of the Workers’ Compensation section of the State Bar of Georgia.
Working with Jennifer on a health care matter
Jennifer is a partner at Atkins David LLC. She practices primarily in the area of workers’ compensation defense for employers, insurers and third party administrators throughout Georgia. Jennifer also handles complex subrogation and Federal Longshore and Harbor claims. In addition, a portion of her practice is dedicated to defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice claims. Prior to…
Clients Jennifer works with
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care and workers comp matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgia State University School of Law
J.D. · 2009
Georgia State University
B.A. Journalism · 2005
Jurisdictions
Jennifer's state bar admissions
New York
2010 · ACTIVE
Georgia
2009 · ACTIVE
Jennifer studied at J.D. in Georgia State University School of Law and B.A. Journalism in Georgia State University.
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in Georgia State University School of Law and B.A. Journalism in Georgia State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Jennifer has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Jennifer's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Georgia American Bar Association
membership
Atlanta Law School Fellowship
bar_fellowship
Locations
Jennifer Marie Smith's office in Atlanta
Jennifer's primary office is at 2951 Flowers Road S, Suite 211, Atlanta, GA, 30341. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Jennifer Marie Smith — 5.0/5 rating from 12 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Jennifer. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Atlanta.
5.0
12 client reviews
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How to hire Jennifer Marie Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer Marie Smith
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Jennifer is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new health care clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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