Atty. Christopher Douglas Smith
Christopher Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation and personal injury, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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Christopher Douglas Smith is a Managing Attorney based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at SmithLaw Attorneys. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001), Florida (2002), District of Columbia (2002), and Maryland (2002). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2001) and Harvard University B.A. Government and Economics, magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation and personal injury, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Christopher practices at SmithLaw Attorneys in Sarasota, FL
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Christopher Douglas Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
Christopher Douglas Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
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.
Christopher Douglas Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Christopher Douglas Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher Douglas Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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