Jeffrey M. Smith

Corporate Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Atlanta, Georgia

52+ years experience

Greenberg Traurig

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

678-553-2100

https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/s/smith-jeffrey-m

Terminus 200, Suite 2500, 3333 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Bio

Areas of ConcentrationEntertainment lawSecuritiesLegal malpractice Areas of ConcentrationEntertainment lawSecuritiesLegal malpractice

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Atlanta (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Atlanta (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Atlanta (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Atlanta (2014)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Recognized: Tax Law
Practice Area: Legal Malpractice Law
AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
The American Lawyer, Top Legal Malpractice and Ethics Lawyers
"Corpus Juris Award" for the Best Contribution to Legal Research, West Publishing Company, University of Minnesota Law School, 1972-1973
"Service Award," University of Minnesota Law School Council, 1973
"Vital Service Award," Atlanta Association for Retarded Citizens, 1979
"Service Award," American Heart Association, Georgia Affiliate, 1982
"ALI-ABA Special Award of Merit" for writing and lecturing in the areas of ethics and malpractice, 1984
"Service Award," National Association of Chinese Americans, 2012
Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, Securities Law, 2004, 2006, 2009-2013
Who's Who in American Law, 1978-Present
Who's Who in America, 1983-Present
Who's Who in the World, 1992-Present

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995

Education

University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1973

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Reviews

Jason Hernandez

2 weeks ago

Adequate representation in a complex securities matter

Our company engaged Jeffrey Smith at Greenberg Traurig for a sensitive securities-related dispute. His deep experience, spanning over five decades, was immediately apparent. He possesses a formidable command of the law, and his recognition as a multi-year 'Lawyer of the Year' in legal malpractice is a testament to his analytical skill. However, the representation felt somewhat transactional. While the legal strategy was sound, communication was inconsistent; we often experienced significant delays in receiving updates and had to follow up multiple times for basic status reports. His focus seemed divided, perhaps due to his broad practice covering entertainment and securities. The outcome was ultimately acceptable, but the process lacked the proactive partnership we expected from a firm of this caliber. For straightforward matters requiring sheer legal horsepower, he is competent, but manage your expectations regarding client service.