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About Douglas L. Smith at a glance
Douglas L. Smith is a Partner based in Panama City, Florida, practicing at Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith P.A.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Florida (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1990), U.S. Supreme Court (1992), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1995). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1989) and Duke University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bay County Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Panama City, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas L. Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, banking, bankruptcy and 17 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Douglas practices at Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith P.A. in Panama City, FL
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Douglas L. Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Panama City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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