Atty. David M. Smilk

Atty. David M. Smilk

David M. Smilk is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate and 1 other area of law.

Newtown Square Newtown Square 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Smilk at a glance

David M. Smilk is a probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1965). Educated at Temple University (LL.B., 1965) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Newtown Square, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Smilk is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • David practices in Newtown Square, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Smilk's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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 M. Smilk is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David M. Smilk is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Smilk

Where is David M. Smilk's law office located?
David M. Smilk's law practice is located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Smilk handle?
David M. Smilk focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David M. Smilk practiced law?
David M. Smilk has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did David M. Smilk go to law school?
David M. Smilk earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact David M. Smilk for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David M. Smilk received?
David M. Smilk's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Temple University
- 1965
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1962

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1965

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