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My only regret was not hiring Zack sooner. No one wants to be in a legal battle, but if you find yourself in need of hero, Zack is the only choice. I have no doubt my case would have been closed in a fraction of the time had I hired him from the beginning… – Elizabeth P.
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Zachary H. Smith
Partner | Burns Smith Law, PC
Zachary H. Smith is a Partner at Burns Smith Law, P.C., where he focuses his practice on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. Known for his strategic courtroom advocacy and unwavering dedication to his clients, Zachary has built a reputation as a formidable trial attorney who consistently delivers results in high-stakes legal matters.
With more than 75 trials to his credit, Zachary brings extensive litigation experience and proven skill to every case he handles. In 2025, he secured a $1.6 million verdict for the plaintiff in a complex water run-off civil case, demonstrating his ability to navigate intricate legal issues and achieve exceptional outcomes. That same year, he successfully argued Wright v. State, A25A0076, before the Georgia Court of Appeals, obtaining a significant appellate victory.
Zachary’s excellence in the legal profession has earned him national recognition. He has been honored as one of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and named among the Lawyers of Distinction from 2023 through 2025, reflecting his outstanding skill, integrity, and commitment to client advocacy.
Zachary earned his law degree from the Claude Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University. At Burns Smith Law, P.C., he is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation—whether defending the accused, guiding families through sensitive matters, or litigating complex civil disputes.
Notable Achievements
- Argued before the Georgia Supreme Court in State v. Kenneth Howard Williams (S19G0005) in August 2019
- Prosecutor of the Year, Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, 2017
- Employee of the Quarter, Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, December 2015.
- “Work Horse of the Year,” Hall County District Attorney’s Office, 2014.
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (1999)
Education & Training
- Career Prosecutor Course, National District Attorney’s Association, Cambridge, MA, May 2019
- Claude W. Pettit College of Law, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
Juris Doctor, cum laude, May 2012; Class Standing: Top 10% - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, History, December 2006
Associations & Memberships
- Georgia Bar, member in good-standing, since 2012
- Blue Ridge Bar Association, member since 2015
- National District Attorney’s Association, member since 2015
Areas of Specialization
- Domestic
- Civil
- Criminal
- Domestic/Family Law
- Child Support/Visitation/Custody
- Traffic Offenses
- DUI/DWI
- Contract Disputes
- Business Law
- Mediation
- Fathers’ Rights
- Paternity/Legitimation
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2012 (Active)