Atty. David Clarence Smith

Atty. David Clarence Smith

Mr. David Clarence Smith is a lawyer practicing business, elder, fiduciary law and 2 other areas of law.

Rome Rome 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About David Clarence Smith at a glance

David Clarence Smith is an Attorney based in Rome, Georgia, practicing at Smith, Lewis & Haley, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1998) and South Carolina U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Cir (1999). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1998) and Florida State University (M.P.A. Stetson, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rome, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Clarence Smith is a lawyer practicing business, elder, fiduciary law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a M.P.A. degree from Florida State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Smith, Lewis & Haley, LLP in Rome, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David Clarence Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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.

David Clarence Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Clarence Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

David Clarence Smith is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Elder Law

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

David Clarence Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Clarence Smith

Where is David Clarence Smith's law office located?
David Clarence Smith's law practice is located in Rome, Georgia. The firm is Smith, Lewis & Haley, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Clarence Smith handle?
David Clarence Smith focuses on estate planning, business, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David Clarence Smith practiced law?
David Clarence Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David Clarence Smith go to law school?
David Clarence Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.P.A. Stetson, 1994).
How can I contact David Clarence Smith for a consultation?
You can contact David Clarence Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Clarence Smith received?
David Clarence Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1998
M.P.A. Stetson
Florida State University
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1998
South Carolina U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Cir
Admitted: 1999

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