Atty. David Shane Smith
David Shane Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, mergers / acquisitions. David has been licensed for 44 years.
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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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- 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
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 →
David Shane Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →
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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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