Atty. Clarence Paul Smith

Atty. Clarence Paul Smith

Clarence Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing constitution/civil rights, family/domestic, trusts/estates/wills and 1 other area of law. Clarence has been licensed for 48 years.

Frederick Frederick 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Clarence Paul Smith at a glance

Clarence Paul Smith is a trusts, family law, and civil rights attorney based in Frederick, Maryland. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1978). Serands clients in Frederick, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Clarence Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing constitution/civil rights, family/domestic, trusts/estates/wills and 1 other area of law
  • Clarence has been licensed for 48 years
  • Clarence practices in Frederick, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Clarence Paul Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Family Law

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Where is Clarence Paul Smith's law office located?
Clarence Paul Smith's law practice is located in Frederick, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clarence Paul Smith handle?
Clarence Paul Smith focuses on trusts, family law, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Clarence Paul Smith practiced law?
Clarence Paul Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
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Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1978

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