Atty. Brian Joseph Smith

Atty. Brian Joseph Smith

Brian Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing guardianship, civil practice. Brian received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Albany Albany 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Brian Joseph Smith at a glance

Brian Joseph Smith is an Assoc. Atty., N.Y.S. Dept. of Law based in Albany, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on poa, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1977) and State University of New York at Brockport (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing guardianship, civil practice
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Brian practices in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Joseph Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Power of Attorney

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Brian Joseph Smith's law office located?
Brian Joseph Smith's law practice is located in Albany, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Joseph Smith handle?
Brian Joseph Smith focuses on poa, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Joseph Smith practiced law?
Brian Joseph Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Brian Joseph Smith go to law school?
Brian Joseph Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1977
B.S.
State University of New York at Brockport
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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