Core Practice Areas
5 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileRoxann Smithers is Your Trust 360° General Counsel. Roxann has a passion for working with entrepreneurs and business owners. She developed a nationwide practice that focuses on providing clients with the expertise, quality, and tailored legal services of Big Law for the benefit of Small and Medium size businesses. Roxann’s practice includes Business Law, Dispute Resolution, and General Counsel Services. As a Business Attorney, Roxann regularly advises clients in corporate matters involved with running their business. That includes advising clients during contract drafting, reviews and negotiation (both private and public contracts). Roxann works with clients who seek to purchase a business, sell their business as part of an exit planning strategy, or grow their business through investors and third-party financing. In terms of Dispute Resolution, Roxann has an expertise in tackling matters in multiple state and federal jurisdictions across the country, including, breach of contract, enforcement of business covenants (competition, solicitation, and confidentiality), payment actions, and general business disputes. Roxann is well poised to draft a contract, mediate it, arbitrate it or litigate it. She has a specific background in premise liability defense. As General Counsel, Roxann routinely advises clients in various aspects of their businesses including formations, deal negotiations, property acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and compliance investigations. She ushers clients through partner exits, i.e. business divorces. Additionally, Roxann serves as general counsel on court appointed receiverships. She has a specific background with the construction industry. Finally, Roxann brings all of the legal skills to bear as a Mediator focused on business matters exclusively. Roxann ushers parties through the resolution of business litigation, internal management disputes, and the last mile of business venture negotiations.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
Columbia University School of Law
Juris Doctorate · Law
Class of 2002
Columbia College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts · African-American Studies (Political Science focus)
Class of 1999
Work History
2 PositionsGeneral Counsel / Mediator
Smithers Law Group, LLC
Provides corporate law services, contract negotiation, business venture structure, and corporate governance. Ushers parties through the resolution of business litigation and internal management disputes.
Mentor
Emory Business School Accelerator Start: ME
Honors & Recognition
2 HonorsAlumni Medalist
Columbia University
2016
Georgia Lawyer Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2012
Also awarded 2014-2016
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | FULL_DAY | $2,200 | Commercial Contracts |
| IN_PERSON | HALF_DAY | $1,200 | Commercial Contracts |
| ONLINE | FULL_DAY | $2,000 | Commercial Contracts |
| ONLINE | HALF_DAY | $1,000 | Commercial Contracts |
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