TESTIMONIALS
I would describe Scott Smith this way: thorough, pastoral, hard-working, compassionate, accessible. In one of the darkest moments of my professional life, Scott successfully navigated me through the canonical process all the while effectively serving as my advocate. He won a fair and equitable outcome for me so that I could move on with the fullness of my life and heal. His command of the Episcopal Church canons is impressive and deep - he knows his way around our processes which serves his clients in the best possible way. To me he is the embodiment of what Jesus said: “See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Mat.10:16). .
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Member of the Clergy, Diocese of Minnesota
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. . . [H]aving gone through . . . this pastoral dissolution with you, I now see the value of lawyers AND the deep and abiding ministry you provide. Thank you for being a wise, witty and wonderful shepherd and guide for me. You are exactly where God needs you to be.
Member of the Clergy, Diocese of New Hanpshire
I found myself in a situation where I didn’t have the skills needed to defend myself. Enter Scott Smith. A lovely man, and as it turns out, bilingual - he could speak both church law and theology. A faithful Christian, Episcopalian, Scott came to my defense and was exactly what I needed. Calm. Empathetic. Factual. Prompt. Willing to do the hard work. Understood me. Told me the truth even when it was hard to hear. 100% of the time. Respected my voice and my agency. Didn’t patronize me even once. He felt safe. And smart. An advocate in the true sense of the word. With a deeply pastoral heart. Scott works relationally to get things done, he's not one to wait around for solutions to come to him. He picks up the phone, works things out, thinks creatively. He's no shrinking violet, and I am confident that he fought for the best outcome in my situation. I cannot imagine living through that horrific time without him by my side. I recommend him without hesitation.
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Member of the Clergy, Diocese of Minnesota
In matters pertaining to Title IV, Scott Smith is who I turn to, because of his integrity, faithfulness and knowledge of Canon law.
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The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry
11th Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Michigan