Atty. David L. Smith

Atty. David L. Smith

Mr. David L.

Medford Medford 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (458) 302-8243 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David L. Smith at a glance

David L. Smith is a Paraclete Estate Planning based in Medford, Oregon. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and Oregon (1996). Educated at Golden Gate University (M.B.A. LL.M., 1984) and Pepperdine University (J.D., 1977). Serands clients in Medford, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David L. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, trusts and estates
  • David L. received a M.B.A. degree from Golden Gate University in 1984, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David L. practices in Medford, OR

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

David L. Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

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 L. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Elder Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David L. Smith

Where is David L. Smith's law office located?
David L. Smith's law practice is located in Medford, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Smith handle?
David L. Smith focuses on trusts, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has David L. Smith practiced law?
David L. Smith has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David L. Smith go to law school?
David L. Smith earned their education at (M.B.A. LL.M., 1984); (J.D., 1977).
How can I contact David L. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A. LL.M.
Golden Gate University
- 1984
J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
Oregon
Admitted: 1996

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