Atty. Autherine B. Smith

Atty. Autherine B. Smith

Autherine B. Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, creditor's rights, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Autherine B. Smith at a glance

Autherine B. Smith is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1983). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1982) and Talladega College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Autherine B. Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, creditor's rights, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Autherine received a B.A. degree from Talladega College in 1970, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Autherine practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Autherine B. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Autherine B. 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Autherine B. Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Autherine B. Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Autherine B. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Autherine B. Smith

Where is Autherine B. Smith's law office located?
Autherine B. Smith's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Autherine B. Smith handle?
Autherine B. Smith focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Autherine B. Smith practiced law?
Autherine B. Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Autherine B. Smith go to law school?
Autherine B. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Autherine B. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1982
B.A.
Talladega College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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