Atty. Douglas H Smith
Douglas H Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, litigation and 9 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Douglas H Smith is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Law Office of Douglas H. Smith. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, contracts, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1979) and Massachusetts (1979). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Boston University (B.A Boston, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas H Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, litigation and 9 other areas of law
- Douglas received a degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Douglas practices at Law Office of Douglas H. Smith in Providence, RI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas H Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Douglas H Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Rhode Island →
Douglas H Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Rhode Island →
Douglas H Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Rhode Island →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas H Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Rhode Island →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Douglas H Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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