Atty. Douglas Macalpine Smith
Douglas Macalpine Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, insurance law and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Douglas Macalpine Smith is a Member based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, practicing at Smith, Smith & Montgomery. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1992). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1991) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Logan County, Ohio State (Member, Young Lawyers Division, 1992) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Bellefontaine, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Macalpine Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and probate, insurance law and 3 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Douglas practices at Smith, Smith & Montgomery in Bellefontaine, OH
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Douglas Macalpine Smith is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellefontaine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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