team-member

Lori Smith

Birmingham, MI

Licensed for 13 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Lori K. Smith graduated from Walsh College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2003 and earned her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008. Ms. Smith practices exclusively in the area of Domestic Relations. Her prior practice experience includes general civil litigation and criminal law matters. Ms. Smith completed the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Family Law Certificate program in 2010 and currently maintains her certification.She is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Smith is the current President of the Macomb County Bar Foundation, serves on the Board of Directors for the Macomb County Bar Assocication and is Secretary for the Friend of the Macomb County Vetarans Treatment Court.  In addition, she serves on the Advisory Board for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Jefferson House, is an Ambassador for CARE of Southeastern Michigan, and a Board Member for the Carol Ann Substance Abuse Recovery Corporation.2        2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers: Rising Star

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein370 East Maple Road3rd FloorBirmingham, MI, 48009370 East Maple Road3rd Floor3rd FloorBirmingham, MI, 48009

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Adam
May 27, 2021

Lori is the best! In my situation and my divorce, I felt defeated. Lori said to me,”You haven’t had me as your attorney yet. Try me and I’ll show you what I can do.” Well... I’d say getting full physical and legal custody of my daughter as a man in Michigan is a pretty impressive accomplishment. Lori is as real as they get, and never leaves a stone unturned. She is heaven sent to those who understand the frustration of divorce/custody situations. If you want to roll with the big dogs, you definitely get what you pay for with Lori, and more. Our family is forever grateful for this woman.

Ralph
June 11, 2020

I’ve been blessed to have Lori Represent me in a very difficult case. She’s very HONEST and not afraid to work her tail off. She didn’t walk with me through a very difficult path. She walked ahead of me to insure that I was ok. I’ll forever be thankful.

Robert
May 9, 2017

My original attorney left the firm a month in and Lori never missed a beat. She worked tirelessly to ensure I understood everything about the process and what things we may encounter. She never treated me like a client, she treated me like I was part of her family. She fought hard for me and always had my best interests in mind. I know of a lot of other men that didn't have the same, positive experience I did with divorce and I have Lori to thank. She is outstanding and I would recommend her to anyone!

anonymous
May 4, 2017

I was divorced a little less than 10 years ago and it was the absolute worst experience of my life. Not only because of the dissolution of the marriage, but because of how I was treated throughout the process. My lawyer at the time did not seem to care at all about what I was going through or my case in general. He seemed more concerned about just settling and moving on. As a result, I received bad advice and he did not advocate properly for me with the judge. But Lori Smith was the EXACT opposite. From the moment I stepped in her office she exuded confidence and compassion for me and my situation. We went through the specifics of what I was trying to do and she assured me she would be with me to assist in all phases. The sincerity behind her promise helped to calm me during what could be a very tumultuous ordeal. She advocated for me and handled everything very professionally. She took the time to explain details and never rushed me. There is so much more I can say, but suffice it to say that I am so happy Lori was my attorney and I would HIGHLY recommend her! In fact, I'm recommending her to a friend now!

Patrick
May 4, 2017

Lori did a fantastic job! I could not be happier with the outcome of my divorce. Most importantly I got the custody I desired and kept stability in my children's life. She was cognizant of Attorney Fees and spent my money wisely with an excellent outcome of my case. I would highly recommend her for any father going thru a divorce! She protected my best interests and the interests of my children.

Matt
February 4, 2017

Lori was excellent, she was with me thru the whole process and never let me down. Excellent attorney!

Ricky
November 8, 2016

Went through a messy divorce and Lori was genuinely concerned and fought for the very best outcome. Lori was very knowledgeable and kept me well informed and up to date as my case dragged on. She not only looked out for my best interest but most importantly my child. Lori made a difficult time in my life easier to handle and the process, although frustrating, manageable. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and have recommended Lori to many friends and families. Thank you Lori for getting me through this difficult time.

Scott
September 18, 2015

Lori is an outstanding attorney. I was going through a difficult and messy divorce and Lori helped make sense of it all. I feel as though she took a personal interest in my case and I watched her fight for the best outcome possible for me and my children. She never "sugar coated" anything or made promises she couldn't keep. Lori gave me my life back and made it possible for me to give my kids the better life they deserve. For that I am eternally grateful.

Alex
August 13, 2015

Very knowledgable and if doesn't know something finds out and gets back to me. Always looks out for my best interest and is able to explain why it is in my best interest. She give realistic opinions of my prospects of what the outcome maybe every time we go to court. She is very honest and in my opinion someone I would recommend to anyone that is honest themselves. She is one person that has changed my mind on how I view attorneys.

Ryan
February 18, 2014

Lori Smith handled my custody case and state transfer of my divorce case. I could not have been happier with her services and complete understanding of everything I was going through with transferring my case from the state of Kentucky to Michigan. Lori was so thorough and precise with everything and willing ot go the extra mile to take care of any questions and concerns that I had. All of it put me at ease knowing you were behind the case. Your willingness to share your knowledge as an attorney and also just being an normal person with feelings and a heart made me feel protected and confident to say the least. in the future I will always use you for all of my counsel needs pertaining to my divorce and custody of my daughter. It would be too long of a story to explain everything here, but in short, you put a complete stop to an ex with that was threatening and pulling her own strings however she felt she wanted to.

Adam
May 27, 2021

Lori is the best! In my situation and my divorce, I felt defeated. Lori said to me,”You haven’t had me as your attorney yet. Try me and I’ll show you what I can do.” Well... I’d say getting full physical and legal custody of my daughter as a man in Michigan is a pretty impressive accomplishment. Lori is as real as they get, and never leaves a stone unturned. She is heaven sent to those who understand the frustration of divorce/custody situations. If you want to roll with the big dogs, you definitely get what you pay for with Lori, and more. Our family is forever grateful for this woman.

Ralph
June 11, 2020

I’ve been blessed to have Lori Represent me in a very difficult case. She’s very HONEST and not afraid to work her tail off. She didn’t walk with me through a very difficult path. She walked ahead of me to insure that I was ok. I’ll forever be thankful.

Robert
May 9, 2017

My original attorney left the firm a month in and Lori never missed a beat. She worked tirelessly to ensure I understood everything about the process and what things we may encounter. She never treated me like a client, she treated me like I was part of her family. She fought hard for me and always had my best interests in mind. I know of a lot of other men that didn't have the same, positive experience I did with divorce and I have Lori to thank. She is outstanding and I would recommend her to anyone!

anonymous
May 4, 2017

I was divorced a little less than 10 years ago and it was the absolute worst experience of my life. Not only because of the dissolution of the marriage, but because of how I was treated throughout the process. My lawyer at the time did not seem to care at all about what I was going through or my case in general. He seemed more concerned about just settling and moving on. As a result, I received bad advice and he did not advocate properly for me with the judge. But Lori Smith was the EXACT opposite. From the moment I stepped in her office she exuded confidence and compassion for me and my situation. We went through the specifics of what I was trying to do and she assured me she would be with me to assist in all phases. The sincerity behind her promise helped to calm me during what could be a very tumultuous ordeal. She advocated for me and handled everything very professionally. She took the time to explain details and never rushed me. There is so much more I can say, but suffice it to say that I am so happy Lori was my attorney and I would HIGHLY recommend her! In fact, I'm recommending her to a friend now!

Patrick
May 4, 2017

Lori did a fantastic job! I could not be happier with the outcome of my divorce. Most importantly I got the custody I desired and kept stability in my children's life. She was cognizant of Attorney Fees and spent my money wisely with an excellent outcome of my case. I would highly recommend her for any father going thru a divorce! She protected my best interests and the interests of my children.

Matt
February 4, 2017

Lori was excellent, she was with me thru the whole process and never let me down. Excellent attorney!

Ricky
November 8, 2016

Went through a messy divorce and Lori was genuinely concerned and fought for the very best outcome. Lori was very knowledgeable and kept me well informed and up to date as my case dragged on. She not only looked out for my best interest but most importantly my child. Lori made a difficult time in my life easier to handle and the process, although frustrating, manageable. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and have recommended Lori to many friends and families. Thank you Lori for getting me through this difficult time.

Scott
September 18, 2015

Lori is an outstanding attorney. I was going through a difficult and messy divorce and Lori helped make sense of it all. I feel as though she took a personal interest in my case and I watched her fight for the best outcome possible for me and my children. She never "sugar coated" anything or made promises she couldn't keep. Lori gave me my life back and made it possible for me to give my kids the better life they deserve. For that I am eternally grateful.

Alex
August 13, 2015

Very knowledgable and if doesn't know something finds out and gets back to me. Always looks out for my best interest and is able to explain why it is in my best interest. She give realistic opinions of my prospects of what the outcome maybe every time we go to court. She is very honest and in my opinion someone I would recommend to anyone that is honest themselves. She is one person that has changed my mind on how I view attorneys.

Ryan
February 18, 2014

Lori Smith handled my custody case and state transfer of my divorce case. I could not have been happier with her services and complete understanding of everything I was going through with transferring my case from the state of Kentucky to Michigan. Lori was so thorough and precise with everything and willing ot go the extra mile to take care of any questions and concerns that I had. All of it put me at ease knowing you were behind the case. Your willingness to share your knowledge as an attorney and also just being an normal person with feelings and a heart made me feel protected and confident to say the least. in the future I will always use you for all of my counsel needs pertaining to my divorce and custody of my daughter. It would be too long of a story to explain everything here, but in short, you put a complete stop to an ex with that was threatening and pulling her own strings however she felt she wanted to.

Adam
May 27, 2021

Lori is the best! In my situation and my divorce, I felt defeated. Lori said to me,”You haven’t had me as your attorney yet. Try me and I’ll show you what I can do.” Well... I’d say getting full physical and legal custody of my daughter as a man in Michigan is a pretty impressive accomplishment. Lori is as real as they get, and never leaves a stone unturned. She is heaven sent to those who understand the frustration of divorce/custody situations. If you want to roll with the big dogs, you definitely get what you pay for with Lori, and more. Our family is forever grateful for this woman.

Ralph
June 11, 2020

I’ve been blessed to have Lori Represent me in a very difficult case. She’s very HONEST and not afraid to work her tail off. She didn’t walk with me through a very difficult path. She walked ahead of me to insure that I was ok. I’ll forever be thankful.

Robert
May 9, 2017

My original attorney left the firm a month in and Lori never missed a beat. She worked tirelessly to ensure I understood everything about the process and what things we may encounter. She never treated me like a client, she treated me like I was part of her family. She fought hard for me and always had my best interests in mind. I know of a lot of other men that didn't have the same, positive experience I did with divorce and I have Lori to thank. She is outstanding and I would recommend her to anyone!

anonymous
May 4, 2017

I was divorced a little less than 10 years ago and it was the absolute worst experience of my life. Not only because of the dissolution of the marriage, but because of how I was treated throughout the process. My lawyer at the time did not seem to care at all about what I was going through or my case in general. He seemed more concerned about just settling and moving on. As a result, I received bad advice and he did not advocate properly for me with the judge. But Lori Smith was the EXACT opposite. From the moment I stepped in her office she exuded confidence and compassion for me and my situation. We went through the specifics of what I was trying to do and she assured me she would be with me to assist in all phases. The sincerity behind her promise helped to calm me during what could be a very tumultuous ordeal. She advocated for me and handled everything very professionally. She took the time to explain details and never rushed me. There is so much more I can say, but suffice it to say that I am so happy Lori was my attorney and I would HIGHLY recommend her! In fact, I'm recommending her to a friend now!

Patrick
May 4, 2017

Lori did a fantastic job! I could not be happier with the outcome of my divorce. Most importantly I got the custody I desired and kept stability in my children's life. She was cognizant of Attorney Fees and spent my money wisely with an excellent outcome of my case. I would highly recommend her for any father going thru a divorce! She protected my best interests and the interests of my children.

Matt
February 4, 2017

Lori was excellent, she was with me thru the whole process and never let me down. Excellent attorney!

Ricky
November 8, 2016

Went through a messy divorce and Lori was genuinely concerned and fought for the very best outcome. Lori was very knowledgeable and kept me well informed and up to date as my case dragged on. She not only looked out for my best interest but most importantly my child. Lori made a difficult time in my life easier to handle and the process, although frustrating, manageable. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and have recommended Lori to many friends and families. Thank you Lori for getting me through this difficult time.

Scott
September 18, 2015

Lori is an outstanding attorney. I was going through a difficult and messy divorce and Lori helped make sense of it all. I feel as though she took a personal interest in my case and I watched her fight for the best outcome possible for me and my children. She never "sugar coated" anything or made promises she couldn't keep. Lori gave me my life back and made it possible for me to give my kids the better life they deserve. For that I am eternally grateful.

Alex
August 13, 2015

Very knowledgable and if doesn't know something finds out and gets back to me. Always looks out for my best interest and is able to explain why it is in my best interest. She give realistic opinions of my prospects of what the outcome maybe every time we go to court. She is very honest and in my opinion someone I would recommend to anyone that is honest themselves. She is one person that has changed my mind on how I view attorneys.

Ryan
February 18, 2014

Lori Smith handled my custody case and state transfer of my divorce case. I could not have been happier with her services and complete understanding of everything I was going through with transferring my case from the state of Kentucky to Michigan. Lori was so thorough and precise with everything and willing ot go the extra mile to take care of any questions and concerns that I had. All of it put me at ease knowing you were behind the case. Your willingness to share your knowledge as an attorney and also just being an normal person with feelings and a heart made me feel protected and confident to say the least. in the future I will always use you for all of my counsel needs pertaining to my divorce and custody of my daughter. It would be too long of a story to explain everything here, but in short, you put a complete stop to an ex with that was threatening and pulling her own strings however she felt she wanted to.