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About Douglas E. Smith at a glance
Douglas E. Smith is a Dist. Ct. J. based in Provo, Utah. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1983), Utah (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, U.S. District Court, District of Utah and U.S. Court of App (1983), and Montana (1993). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Provo, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas E. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, commercial litigation, personal injury law
- Douglas E. received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Douglas E. practices in Provo, UT
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Douglas E. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Douglas E. Smith is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Utah →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas E. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Douglas E. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Utah
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Provo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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