Atty. David Laurence Smith

Atty. David Laurence Smith

David Laurence Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial law, construction law, collections and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About David Laurence Smith at a glance

David Laurence Smith is a Senior Litigation Principal based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Kramer & Frank, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1976). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1976) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association St, and Louis County Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Laurence Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial law, construction law, collections and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David practices at Kramer & Frank, P.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Laurence Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

David Laurence Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Missouri →

Creditor Rights & Collections

David Laurence Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Laurence Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Laurence Smith

Where is David Laurence Smith's law office located?
David Laurence Smith's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Kramer & Frank, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Laurence Smith handle?
David Laurence Smith focuses on business, real estate, construction, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Laurence Smith practiced law?
David Laurence Smith has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David Laurence Smith go to law school?
David Laurence Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact David Laurence Smith for a consultation?
You can contact David Laurence 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 Laurence Smith received?
David Laurence Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1976
B.A.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1976

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