Charmaine D. Smith

Entertainment Law - Music

4.0 (1 reviews)

Atlanta, Georgia

25+ years experience

Greenberg Traurig

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

678-553-2100

https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/s/smith-charmaine-d

Terminus 200, Suite 2500, 3333 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Create an account to contact this attorney

Claim this profile

Are you this attorney? Claim or manage this listing by signing in or creating an attorney account.

Attorney Login Claim Profile

Bio

Charmaine D. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music and Litigation - Intellectual Property.Charmaine D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charmaine D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Charmaine D. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music and Litigation - Intellectual Property.Charmaine D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charmaine D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Charmaine D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Georgia

State Capital

Atlanta

Highest Court

Georgia Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Georgia

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Entertainment Law - Music

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Entertainment Law - Music, Atlanta (2026)
Recognized: Entertainment Law - Music
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Practice Area: Copyright Law
Practice Area: Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Practice Area: Trademark Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2000

Get Directions on Google Maps

Reviews

Kathleen Gomez

3 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex music licensing dispute

I engaged Charmaine Smith at Greenberg Traurig to navigate a complicated licensing and royalty dispute for my independent record label. Her deep knowledge of both entertainment and intellectual property law was immediately apparent. She leveraged her 25 years of experience, including her recognition in Best Lawyers for Entertainment Law - Music, to craft a strategy that was both aggressive and pragmatic. Her analysis of the contract nuances and the potential litigation risks was exceptionally thorough, and her connections within the Atlanta music industry proved invaluable during settlement discussions. The outcome was highly favorable and protected our catalog's future revenue. My only minor critique is that during particularly busy periods, response times from her team could occasionally stretch to 48 hours, which, while understandable, added some anxiety to an already stressful situation. Overall, her expertise from Georgetown Law and her strategic mind make her an outstanding advocate for any creative business facing legal challenges.