Atty. Dennis James Smith

Atty. Dennis James Smith

Dennis James Smith is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, trusts and 1 other area of law. Dennis received a B.A. degree from North Dakota State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Maple Grove Maple Grove 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis James Smith at a glance

Dennis James Smith is a Member based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, practicing at Dennis J. Smith Law Office, Ltd.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2001). Educated at William Mitchell School of Law (J.D., 2000) and North Dakota State University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Maple Grove, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dennis James Smith is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, trusts and 1 other area of law
  • Dennis received a B.A. degree from North Dakota State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Dennis practices at Dennis J. Smith Law Office, Ltd. in Maple Grove, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis James Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

Dennis James Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Probate

Dennis James Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

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.

Dennis James Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dennis James Smith

Where is Dennis James Smith's law office located?
Dennis James Smith's law practice is located in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The firm is Dennis J. Smith Law Office, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis James Smith handle?
Dennis James Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Dennis James Smith practiced law?
Dennis James Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Dennis James Smith go to law school?
Dennis James Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Dennis James Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
North Dakota State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2001

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