Atty. James E Smith, Jr
James E Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business, general practice. James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James E Smith, Jr is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Smith Law Firm, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at George Washington University (LL.M., 1980) and Boston College (B.A. Cambridge, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business, general practice
- James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Smith Law Firm, LLC in New Orleans, LA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E Smith, Jr is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
James E Smith, Jr is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Louisiana →
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Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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