Atty. Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, estate planning, elder law and 4 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Benjamin Smith is a Member based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Smith & Gerrard. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989), Florida (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1988) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berkshire, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serves clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benjamin Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, estate planning, elder law and 4 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Benjamin practices at Smith & Gerrard in Pittsfield, MA
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Benjamin Smith is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Benjamin Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Benjamin Smith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Benjamin Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Benjamin Smith is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Pittsfield 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 venue, 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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