Atty. Z. Hershel Smith

Atty. Z. Hershel Smith

Z. Hershel Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation law, bankruptcy law, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law.

Providence Providence 61 J. Erfahrung 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Z. Hershel Smith at a glance

Z. Hershel Smith is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1965), U.S. District Court, Rhode Island (1966), U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Tax Court (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Boston University (LL.B. New, 1965) and Brown University (A.B., 1962). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Z. Hershel Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation law, bankruptcy law, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law
  • Z. Hershel received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Z. Hershel practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Z. Hershel Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Z. Hershel Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →

Real Estate Law

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

Z. Hershel Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Z. Hershel Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Rhode Island →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Z. Hershel Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Z. Hershel Smith

Where is Z. Hershel Smith's law office located?
Z. Hershel Smith's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Z. Hershel Smith handle?
Z. Hershel Smith focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Z. Hershel Smith practiced law?
Z. Hershel Smith has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Z. Hershel Smith go to law school?
Z. Hershel Smith earned their education at (LL.B. New, 1965); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact Z. Hershel Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Z. Hershel Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

LL.B. New
Boston University
- 1965
A.B.
Brown University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Rhode Island
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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