Atty. Beth A. Smith

Atty. Beth A. Smith

Ms. Beth A.

Portland Portland 12 Years Experience 12 year

Profile Summary

About Beth A. Smith at a glance

Beth A. Smith is an Associate based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and education. Admitted to practice in Maine Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2014) and New Hampshire (2014). Educated at University of New Hampshire (University, 2014) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2006). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Beth A. Smith is a lawyer practicing education, business, real estate law
  • Beth received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2006, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Beth practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Beth A. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Beth A. 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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Real Estate Law

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

Beth A. Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Beth A. Smith

Where is Beth A. Smith's law office located?
Beth A. Smith's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Bernstein Shur. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Beth A. Smith handle?
Beth A. Smith focuses on business, real estate, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Beth A. Smith practiced law?
Beth A. Smith has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Beth A. Smith go to law school?
Beth A. Smith earned their education at (University, 2014); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Beth A. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

University
University of New Hampshire
- 2014
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Maine Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2014
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2014

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