Atty. David L Smith
David L Smith is a lawyer practicing trust law, estate planning, elder law & advocacy and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.
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David L Smith is a Member based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1967). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1967) and Wayne State University (B.A., 1964). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David L Smith is a lawyer practicing trust law, estate planning, elder law & advocacy and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- David practices at Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC in Southfield, MI
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David L Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
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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 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
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 Michigan →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David L Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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