Counsel

Overview

Alexis C. Smith focuses her practice on municipal and government law, representing public entities across a broad range of legal and operational matters. She works closely with municipal officials, administrators, and land use boards to navigate the issues that arise in the day-to-day operation of local government, providing practical counsel informed by an understanding of both the law and the communities her clients serve.

Alexis advises clients on matters involving municipal operations, public services, infrastructure, land use, public safety, regulatory compliance, and other issues affecting local government. Her experience has given her an appreciation for the often competing legal, operational, and community considerations public officials must weigh when making decisions. She works with closely with clients to identify potential risks, address issues as they develop, and find practical paths forward.

Alexis appreciates that no two matters are quite the same, and that the work often requires balancing legal requirements with the practical needs of a municipality and its residents. She values being a trusted resource to her clients and helping public officials and board members approach complex issues with clarity and confidence.

Before entering private practice, Alexis served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Jeanne T. Covert of the Superior Court of New Jersey. The experience provided her with an early foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and the judicial process that continues to inform her practice.

Alexis earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School, where she served as a staff editor and executive editor of the Rutgers University Law Review. She received her B.A. in Political Science from The College of New Jersey. At TCNJ, she was a member of the varsity field hockey team.

A Burlington County native, Alexis is proud of her ties to the communities that she serves. An accomplished high school and collegiate athlete, she has remained involved in field hockey through coaching, sharing with young athletes the same emphasis on preparation, discipline, teamwork, and confidence that shaped her own experience in the sport.

Alexis lives in Florence Township with her husband, Brendan, their son, Patrick, and their dog, Nelson. Outside of the office, she enjoys golfing, spending time at the beach, walking Nelson, and spending time with family and friends.

Honors & Awards

Named to the 2024 - 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, published by Thomson Reuters. See Super Lawyers Selection Methodology HERE. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or American bar Association.

Winner, South Jersey Biz Magazine 2025 20 Under 40