Hi I’m Latrice!

Meet Your Strategic Business Growth Partner

As a strategic business growth partner and legal specialist, I can help take your practice and business to the next level. With extensive experience and expertise in business strategy and legal matters, our team provides valuable guidance, support, and works with you to identify opportunities for growth, develop effective strategies, and navigate complex legal issues. Whether you’re a brand new or seasoned business, we are committed to helping you succeed and want to help you achieve your goals.

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My Story

How it all started…

I am a true Southern Belle from Laurel, Mississippi. I was raised in a family of healthcare providers and entrepreneurs: my father is a pharmacist, my grandfather was a pharmacist, and they have owned Thomas Pharmacy since 1951; my mother is a registered nurse, and my sister is an anesthetist. My family background helped cultivate an interest in healthcare. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi while also becoming a new mom to my daughter Layla.

After undergraduate school, I found my way into Public Health Policy and Administration. While completing a Master’s of Public Health, I begin exploring the intersection of healthcare, healthcare regulations, and healthcare law. This sparked an interest in law school. Upon acceptance to Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, Layla and I relocated to Atlanta. Following the bar exam, I spent several years working as an attorney in corporate and government healthcare positions.

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Out of curiosity and passion, I started dabbling in real estate. Little did I know how my life trajectory would change…

I jumped into the deep end and started a real estate business as a full-time Realtor and real estate developer. I sold, designed, and renovated numerous homes over the years. While in the process of renovating one of my homes, someone introduced me to a plumbing contractor, Emmett Smith, that soon became my husband. We have since welcomed two more daughters, Londyn and Leah.

After several years of residential real estate, I knew it was time for the next step. I decided to make a career shift and utilize my real estate, healthcare, and legal experience. I begin focusing on commercial real estate specializing in healthcare and veterinary practices.

In 2018, I founded Thomas Law & Consulting with the visions to assist medical provider and service professional in operating thriving, profitable practices through vision, thoughtful, patient and client centric leadership. I knew from my experience practitioner want to focus on providing high quality care and service. However that may come at the expense of sound business principles and operations.

With mission to be a strategic partner, I knew I could help provider and professional have the business and practice they always dreamed of!

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The Formal Stuff

Education:

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctorate 2013
University of Southern Mississippi, Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Administration 2010
University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion 2008

Licenses and Affiliations:

Member of the Georgia Bar Association 2013
Georgia Real Estate Broker
Member of American Health Law Association
Member of the America Bar Associations
Member of the Georgia Board of Commercial Realtors
Awarded Top Producer by the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and selected as a member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association Emerging Leaders Class.

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Kind Words

If I could give Latrice 6 stars , I WOULD ! I was able to close in less then 45 days ! The team she works with is quick with response and knowledge that will get you to the table . Latrice is FOR YOU ! I had no doubt about that . She is there every step of the way . Do yourself a favor and call her :)
Erica G.
Latrice made sure I completely understood the process. She was always available to answer any questions in a timely manner. I have already referred a few families. This was our first experience working with Latrice in a real estate transaction. Along with expertise and patience, she is passionate about her work for others. You can ask her anything about your real estate needs because she is a walking real estate library. She is friendly, down to earth, and all about her customer's best interests!!!
Greg & Mary
Latrice was an absolute joy to work with during the buying process. From the very beginning she laid out a roadmap of things I could expect throughout the process and stayed in constant contact throughout the different phases. With the first lender I submitted a mortgage application the experience was not the best but as soon as she realized there was an issue she sprung into action and recommended another lender who had me approved and closed in less than 3 weeks. Whenever I encountered something that I needed clarification on she was very patient and knowledgeable and ensured I was well informed. I would highly recommend Latrice to anyone looking for a pleasant and seamless buying experience!!
Sarah Williams
Latrice was patient and knowledgeable, even when we had issues with financing, she stuck in there with us and helped us find another lender that made it happen! Couldn't be more pleased with her work!
Michelle McDaniel
It was such a pleasure working with Ms. Smith Esq. She made this process so much more enjoyable and less stressful. I’m so glad I found her and will definitely utilize her services in the future.
Dr. Yolanda Scott, Skin Suite Med Spa
First off let me start by saying looking for commercial office space is daunting enough and then add to that relocating your business to a new state. However, Latrice Smith came to the rescue!! Latrice listened to every need we had, including convenient proximity to home and school and found us the perfect locations to choose from. Once we selected, Latrice was razor sharp in negotiating our TI and identifying items that we overlooked or missed from the contract. I am not sure how we would have navigated this search without her and we are so grateful she was able to assist. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND LATRICE FOR ANY OF YOUR COMMERCIAL SPACE NEEDS!
Ayesha Chidolue, Chidolue Law Firm