Atty. Douglas Andrew Smith

Atty. Douglas Andrew Smith

Douglas Andrew Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, tax planning. Douglas Andrew has been licensed for 24 years.

Lancaster Lancaster 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Andrew Smith at a glance

Douglas Andrew Smith is an Associate based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002), Pennsylvania (2003), and U.S. Tax Court (2003). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 2002). Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Andrew Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, tax planning
  • Douglas Andrew has been licensed for 24 years
  • Douglas Andrew practices at Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess, LLP in Lancaster, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Andrew Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Douglas Andrew Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Douglas Andrew Smith is one of 226,537 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.

Douglas Andrew Smith 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 Lancaster 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 Douglas Andrew Smith

Where is Douglas Andrew Smith's law office located?
Douglas Andrew Smith's law practice is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm is Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Andrew Smith handle?
Douglas Andrew Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Douglas Andrew Smith practiced law?
Douglas Andrew Smith has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Douglas Andrew Smith go to law school?
Douglas Andrew Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Douglas Andrew Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Andrew 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.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2002
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2003

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