Atty. Edwin O Malley Smith

Atty. Edwin O Malley Smith

E. O'MALLEY SMITH practices in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Corporate and Business Law , and Commercial and Residential Real Estate .

Danbury Danbury 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Edwin O Malley Smith at a glance

Edwin O Malley Smith is a Member based in Danbury, Connecticut, practforg at Collins Hannafin, P.C.. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1974) and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1980). Educated at Rutgers University of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Connecticut Bar Association. Serands clients in Danbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • E. O'MALLEY SMITH practices in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Corporate and Business Law, and Commercial and Residential Real Estate
  • Mr. Smith received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1970 and his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law in 1973
  • He was admitted to the Connecticut and Danbury Bar Associations in 1974, and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court in 1980
  • Mr. Smith is a past president of the Danbury War Memorial and the Danbury Kiwanis Club
  • He has served on the board of a local bank, the Bethel Democratic Town Committee, and various other Bethel Town Boards
  • He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve, and served in Bosnia and Croatia as a civil affairs and international law specialist in 1995 and 1996 when he was called to active duty by President Clinton
  • Mr. Smith is presently the president of the firm
  • He resides in Bethel with his family

Professional Associations

Danbury War Memorial Past President Danbury Kiwanis Club Past President, Lt. Governor Bethel Democratic Town Committee Bethel Ethics Commission Past Employment Positions: United States Army Reserve, Lieutenant Colonel

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practforg law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Danbury are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Edwin O Malley Smith's law office located?
Edwin O Malley Smith's law practice is located in Danbury, Connecticut. The firm is Collins Hannafin, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Edwin O Malley Smith practiced law?
Edwin O Malley Smith has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Edwin O Malley Smith go to law school?
Edwin O Malley Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
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What awards or recognition has Edwin O Malley Smith receiandd?
Edwin O Malley Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University of Law
- 1973
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1980

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