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BIOGRAPHY - PATRICK C. SMITH, JR.

Patrick C. Smith, Jr. is the principal and founder of The Smith Law Firm, P.C., with offices located in Augusta, Conyers, and Warner Robins, Georgia. The Firm was founded to offer qualified legal advice to families facing an increasingly common dilemma: that of protecting their hard-earned assets from the costs associated with providing long term care for a loved one, so that the highest level and length of care may be achieved. Mr. Smith focuses his practice solely in Elder Law, and provides sound, proven legal solutions to our clients' Medicaid, Veteran's Benefit and Asset Protection Planning needs.

Mr. Smith earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Emory University School of Law, where he was an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, and also a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. Mr. Smith is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is an officer (secretary in 2010, President in 2011) in the Georgia Chapter of NAELA; the Academy of Special Needs Planners; the Academy of V.A. Pension Planners; Medicaid Practice Systems National Network; WealthCounsel; Elder Law Answers; Georgia Bar Association and its Elder Law Section; American Bar Association; Augusta Bar Association and its Family Law Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in all state courts in Georgia, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Georgia.

Mr. Smith also formerly served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, and currently serves in the U.S.A.F. Reserves, in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Mr. Smith lives in Augusta, Georgia, with his wife Meredith, and daughter Caroline.