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About Brian R. Smith at a glance
Brian R. Smith is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Robinson & Cole LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991). Educated at Cornell Law School J.D. (—) and Colgate University B.A. cum laude Colgate University B.A. honors in History (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 1986 - present) Connecticut Bar Association (1986 - present) Cornell Real Estate Council (1990 - present) American Planning Association (1985 - present, Professional Associations American Bar Association. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Brian R. Smith is a lawyer practicing land use, nonprofit organizations, rluipa and 5 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from Colgate University, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Brian practices at Robinson & Cole LLP in Hartford, CT
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Brian R. Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Brian R. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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