Atty. Claudia Ann Smith

Atty. Claudia Ann Smith

Claudia Ann Smith is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, elder law, appellate practice. Claudia has been licensed for 30 years.

South Charleston South Charleston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Claudia Ann Smith at a glance

Claudia Ann Smith is a Jefferson Co. Atty's Off. based in South Charleston, West Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, elder law, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1996). Serands clients in South Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Claudia Ann Smith is a lawyer practicing probate & trust law, elder law, appellate practice
  • Claudia has been licensed for 30 years
  • Claudia practices in South Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Claudia Ann Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Elder Law

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

Claudia Ann Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in West Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Claudia Ann Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Claudia Ann Smith

Where is Claudia Ann Smith's law office located?
Claudia Ann Smith's law practice is located in South Charleston, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claudia Ann Smith handle?
Claudia Ann Smith focuses on trusts, probate, elder law, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Claudia Ann Smith practiced law?
Claudia Ann Smith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
How can I contact Claudia Ann Smith for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1996

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