Atty. Christopher William Smith

Atty. Christopher William Smith

Christopher William Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights, law practice management & legal administrators, litigation and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Southfield Southfield 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher William Smith at a glance

Christopher William Smith is a probate, estate planning, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2006) and Michigan (2009). Educated at Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington (J.D., 2006) and University of Virginia (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher William Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights, law practice management & legal administrators, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Christopher practices in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher William Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Christopher William Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

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.

Christopher William Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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

Christopher William Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

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

Christopher William Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher William Smith

Where is Christopher William Smith's law office located?
Christopher William Smith's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher William Smith handle?
Christopher William Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Christopher William Smith practiced law?
Christopher William Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Christopher William Smith go to law school?
Christopher William Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Christopher William Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington
- 2006
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2006
Michigan
Admitted: 2009

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