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About Douglas W. Smith at a glance
Douglas W. Smith is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, elder law, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1978). Educated at Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Bucknell University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities & Memberships •Atlanta Bar Association •State Bar of Georgia •American Board of Trial Advocates •Defense Research Institute •Georgia Defense Lawyers Association •Lawyers Club of Atlanta •The Advocates Club. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas W. Smith is a lawyer practicing product liability, health care litigation, hospitals and long term care facilities and 4 other areas of law
- Douglas received a A.B. degree from Bucknell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Douglas practices at Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Douglas W. Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Douglas W. Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Georgia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Douglas W. Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Douglas W. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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