About Jonathan
Jonathan Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Dickinson College in 2000 and returned to law school a few years later. He received his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 2010. Those years framed a steady climb into private practice and helped shape a practical approach to legal work.
After law school he began at the Law Office of Russ Mays in 2010. That early period gave him front-line experience advising clients and handling day-to-day courtroom matters. In 2012 he joined Moore, Ingram, Johnson & Steele, where he worked as an associate. He spent time building litigation experience and learning firm-side practice routines. In 2018 he moved to Humberto Izquierdo Law for a period of practice before accepting a partnership at Morrison & Hughes in 2019.
His career path has been typical of lawyers who move from small firm and solo practice environments into larger firm structures. He has handled client counseling, case preparation, motion practice and courtroom appearances. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and holds a mediator certification from Dispute Mediation Service. That credential expanded the options he offers clients and added formal training in alternative dispute resolution techniques.
Smith maintains active memberships in local bar groups, including the Cobb County Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. Those memberships keep him plugged into continuing legal education programs and local court practices. Colleagues describe him as methodical and steady rather than flashy. He has taken on responsibilities common to partners: supervising junior lawyers, managing client relationships and participating in firm administration.
Since making partner at Morrison & Hughes in 2019, he has been based at the firm’s offices in Georgia. His role involves both casework and firm management tasks. He oversees files, mentors associates and meets with clients to map out legal strategies. The partner title reflects a shift from purely billable work to a blend of practice and leadership.
Outside the office he has used his mediator training to help resolve disputes without trial when appropriate. He continues to accept court assignments, client matters and mediation sessions as part of his broader practice. He currently practices law at Morrison & Hughes, handling dispute resolution and legal representation for clients in Georgia.
