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About David W. Smith III at a glance
David W. Smith III is a Shareholder based in Gastonia, North Carolina, practicing at Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1980) and U.S. District Court, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina (1980). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1979) and Furman University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Gaston County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Gastonia, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David W. Smith III is a lawyer practicing appellate advocacy, banking antitrust, bankruptcy and financial and 22 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- David practices at Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A. in Gastonia, NC
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David W. Smith III is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in North Carolina →
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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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David W. Smith III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gastonia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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