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Telephone: (877) 353-3745    |    Fax: (866) 527-6779

About Our Founder:

Patrick C. Smith, Jr., JD | CELA | IAR

Certified Elder Law Attorney & Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Patrick is the owner, founder & managing attorney of Think Different Legal Group, formerly known as The Smith Law Firm, for Over 20 years.
He is also the owner & founder of Think Different Financial, our sister wealth management firm, where he serves as a fiduciary advisor to our clients who desire comprehensive legal and wealth management & tax planning services.

 
One of only 12 Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Georgia, he has dedicated his legal career to the practice of Elder Law, Estate & Asset Protection Planning. Patrick designs all of our clients' estate & asset protection plans & oversees implementation of all plans.

Patrick is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy & is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of military service. Patrick graduated with his Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from Emory University School of Law, where he attended as an Atlanta Law School Fellowship recipient (full tuition fellowship). He also has a Masters Degree in Public Policy & Administration from Georgia College & State University.

Our Team:

Our Firm has an unparalleled team of both lawyers and support staff who help turn our plans for clients into results. These are our professionals who help make sure the rubber meets the road when implementing our plans for clients.

Mr. Win Clark:

Elder Law Attorney / Associate

Win is akin to our firm's Director of Operations, taking Patrick's battle plans for client cases & putting them into action. Win manages the implementation and oversight of all of our estate & asset protection planning, estate administration & guardianship cases in the firm across all offices.

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Mrs. Annette Hirsch:

Firm Client Services Coordinator

As Patrick's right hand, Annette handles a million things for the firm. As Client Services Coordinator, Annette's primary goal is to assist clients with scheduling & client onboarding, assisting them up to the point of becoming clients, then handing them off to their respective Case Managers.

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Mr. Eric Broome:

Firm Medicaid Case Supervisor

Eric maintains operational control & management of all of the firm's Medicaid cases, dealing with the state agency in the business of pushing our Medicaid applications through to approval & completion. He works with Case Managers from each of our offices, as well as our attorneys to accomplish his mission.

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Ms. Christie Reed:

Augusta Office Case Manager

As Case Manager, Christie is responsible for day to day management of cases assigned to the Augusta Office. She assists clients through our processes to properly & efficiently move their cases once hired, through to completion. The Case Manager is the most integral role in managing client cases.

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Mrs. Jackie Bishop:

Columbus Office Case Manager

As Case Manager, Jackie is responsible for day to day management of cases assigned to the Columbus Office. She assists clients through our processes to properly & efficiently move their cases once hired, through to completion. The Case Manager is the most integral role in managing client cases.

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Mrs. Kelee Jackson:

Conyers Office Case Manager

As Case Manager, Kelee is responsible for day to day management of cases assigned to the Conyers Office. She assists clients through our processes to properly & efficiently move their cases once hired, through to completion. The Case Manager is the most integral role in managing client cases.

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Mrs. Courtney Driver:

Macon  Office  Case  Manager

As Case Manager, Courtney is responsible for day to day management of cases assigned to the Macon Office. She assists clients through our processes to properly & efficiently move their cases once hired, through to completion. The Case Manager is the most integral role in managing client cases.

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Mrs. Katie Dennis:

Warner Robins Office Case Manager

As Case Manager, Katie is responsible for day to day management of cases assigned to the Warner Robins Office. She assists clients through our processes to properly & efficiently move their cases once hired, through to completion. The Case Manager is the most integral role in managing client cases.

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We Have Office Locations Throughout Georgia to Serve Your Family:

Augusta Office:

3549 Wheeler Road

Augusta, GA 30909

Columbus Office:

1921 Whittlesey Road, Ste. 530

Columbus, GA 31904

Conyers Office:

2434 Wall Street S.E., Ste. B.

Conyers, GA 30013

Macon Office:

3985 Arkwright Road, Suite 107

Macon, GA 31210

Warner Robins Office:

349 Margie Drive, Ste. 120

Warner Robins, GA 31088

Or Zoom with Us!

Since there are only 12 Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the entire state, we work with families remotely all over Georgia utilizing Zoom.

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