Atty. Barbara Smith Carra

Atty. Barbara Smith Carra

Barbara Smith Carra is a lawyer practicing insurance law, disability litigation, alternative dispute resolution. Barbara received a B.A. degree from St.

West Springfield West Springfield 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Smith Carra at a glance

Barbara Smith Carra is an Assist. V.P. and Coun. based in West Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on ssd, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and Connecticut (2009). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1998) and St. Michael's College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in West Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Smith Carra is a lawyer practicing insurance law, disability litigation, alternative dispute resolution
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from St. Michael's College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Barbara practices in West Springfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Smith Carra's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Barbara Smith Carra is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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

Barbara Smith Carra is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Barbara Smith Carra is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Barbara Smith Carra is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Smith Carra

Where is Barbara Smith Carra's law office located?
Barbara Smith Carra's law practice is located in West Springfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Smith Carra handle?
Barbara Smith Carra focuses on ssd, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Barbara Smith Carra practiced law?
Barbara Smith Carra has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Barbara Smith Carra go to law school?
Barbara Smith Carra earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Barbara Smith Carra for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western New England College School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
St. Michael's College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
Connecticut
Admitted: 2009

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