Atty. C. Vandiver Smith

Atty. C. Vandiver Smith

Mr. C.

Charlotte Charlotte 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (844) 342-9439 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About C. Vandiver Smith at a glance

C. Vandiver Smith is a probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1973) and Georgia (Inactive) (1974). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1974) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1970). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. C. Vandiver Smith is a lawyer practicing general trial practice, personal injury law, estate planning law and 3 other areas of law
  • C. received a degree from University of North Carolina in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • C. practices in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

C. Vandiver Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

C. Vandiver Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

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.

C. Vandiver Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

C. Vandiver Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

C. Vandiver Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

C. Vandiver Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Vandiver Smith

Where is C. Vandiver Smith's law office located?
C. Vandiver Smith's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Vandiver Smith handle?
C. Vandiver Smith focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has C. Vandiver Smith practiced law?
C. Vandiver Smith has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did C. Vandiver Smith go to law school?
C. Vandiver Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact C. Vandiver Smith for a consultation?
You can contact C. Vandiver Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1974
A.B.
University of North Carolina
- 1970

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1973
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1974

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