In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin speaks with Roxann Smithers, attorney and founder of Smithers Law Group in Atlanta, Georgia. Roxann focuses her practice on business law, dispute resolution, and general counsel services for small and midsize business owners who need high-quality legal support without big-firm barriers.

Roxann shares a story about helping a client who had been taken advantage of during a vulnerable time. Drawing on her business law knowledge and prior experience in insurance defense, Roxann connected the client with financial advisors, dissected a problematic settlement agreement, and ensured the client’s interests were protected. She explains how transparency, realistic expectations, and client education help entrepreneurs choose the right attorney and navigate complex legal issues confidently.

Topics covered:

• Why she felt called to become a lawyer from a young age

• Bringing big-firm training to small and midsize business owners

• How to identify whether an attorney is truly acting in a client’s best interest

• Understanding retainers, billing practices, and engagement agreements

• Navigating business and personal struggles with compassion and honesty

  
  

Contact with Roxann Smithers:

Phone: (404) 418-8492

Website: stulawgroup.com

Social Media: @smitherslawgroup