2.9/5.0
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Phillip Wayne Smith got this award in 2026
Mr. Smith is a very detailed oriented attorney. I have used him in 1)obtaining custody of my grandchild,2)defense of a criminal claim made against me that had no legal evidence... just the claim made...
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