Atty. David Shane Smith

Atty. David Shane Smith

David Shane Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, mergers / acquisitions. David has been licensed for 44 years.

Richmond Richmond 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David Shane Smith at a glance

David Shane Smith is a estate planning, real estate, and m&a attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1982), Florida (1983), and Virginia (1984). Educated at Mercer University J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Shane Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, mergers / acquisitions
  • David has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Shane Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shane Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Shane Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Shane Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Shane Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Shane Smith

Where is David Shane Smith's law office located?
David Shane Smith's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Shane Smith handle?
David Shane Smith focuses on estate planning, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Shane Smith practiced law?
David Shane Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Shane Smith go to law school?
David Shane Smith earned their education at (—).
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What awards or recognition has David Shane Smith received?
David Shane Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Mercer University J.D.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1982
Florida
Admitted: 1983
Virginia
Admitted: 1984

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