Atty. Curtis D Smith
Curtis D Smith is a lawyer practicing family, business fraud, business litigation and 5 other areas of law. Curtis received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business Fraud & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 47+ Years Experience
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About Curtis D Smith at a Glance
Curtis D Smith is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Moss & Barnett , A Professional Association. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, family law, business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Curtis D Smith
- Curtis D Smith is a lawyer practicing family, business fraud, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Curtis received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Curtis practices at Moss & Barnett , A Professional Association in Minneapolis, MN
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Curtis D Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Curtis D Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Contracts in Minneapolis
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Family Law in Minneapolis
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Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
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Construction Law in Minneapolis
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Curtis D Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Curtis D Smith's practice in the field of contracts, family law, business, construction, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Curtis D Smith brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, family law, and business, Curtis D Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Curtis D Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Curtis D Smith Handles in Minneapolis
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