Atty. Derek L. Smith
Derek L. Smith is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, probate and trust administration.
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Derek L. Smith is a Member based in Richmond, Virginia, practforg at Virginia Estate & Trust Law, PLC. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1976). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1976) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Past Chairman, Board of Governors, Trusts and Estates Section, Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek L. Smith is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, probate and trust administration
- Derek received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Derek practices at Virginia Estate & Trust Law, PLC in Richmond, VA
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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