Atty. Douglas Macalpine Smith

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.

Bellefontaine Bellefontaine 34 Years Experience 34 year

Profile Summary

About Douglas Macalpine Smith at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Macalpine Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Douglas Macalpine Smith is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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 Macalpine Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas Macalpine Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Macalpine Smith

Where is Douglas Macalpine Smith's law office located?
Douglas Macalpine Smith's law practice is located in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The firm is Smith, Smith & Montgomery. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Macalpine Smith handle?
Douglas Macalpine Smith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas Macalpine Smith practiced law?
Douglas Macalpine Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas Macalpine Smith go to law school?
Douglas Macalpine Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Douglas Macalpine Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Macalpine 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.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Macalpine Smith received?
Douglas Macalpine Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1991
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1992

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