Atty. Charles Joseph Smith
Charles Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust administration and 1 other area of law. Charles received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Charles Joseph Smith is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at C. Joseph Smith, LL.M.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), California (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Syracuse, 1979) and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust administration and 1 other area of law
- Charles received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Charles practices at C. Joseph Smith, LL.M. in San Francisco, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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