Neil Smith

Neil Smith is a full-time divorce and family law attorney at The Smith Law Firm, LLC in St. Louis County (Clayton), Missouri. He has dedicated his practice to guiding clients through divorce, child custody, spousal support, trial, and mediation with clear communication and practical advice. Clients trust him to handle each matter with focus and integrity, whether they are navigating a simple uncontested divorce or a high-conflict custody dispute. Neil also uses his extensive trial experience to help families find solutions inside and outside the courtroom.

Neil earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he was a member of the Honors College and held an executive role in student government. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During law school, Neil gained valuable practical experience by working at the Internal Revenue Service and clerking for two respected law firms.

In addition to his family law practice, Neil has handled complex litigation, including winning large federal class action lawsuits and international arbitrations against some of the world’s largest corporations. His insight and analysis have been featured in multiple media outlets, including Missouri Lawyers Weekly, the St. Louis Daily Record, Fox 2 St. Louis, KSDK, NBC KY3, and KOLR 10. His clients appreciate that he combines big-case trial skills with a personalized, client-first approach to family law.

Beyond his legal work, Neil Smith is active in the St. Louis community. His dedication to client service, strong courtroom advocacy, and commitment to fair outcomes make Neil a trusted advisor for families across St. Louis County and throughout Missouri.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Smith Law Firm, LLC
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Missouri
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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