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About Eliot F. Smith at a glance
Eliot F. Smith is a Partner based in Wilson, North Carolina. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wills, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1993) and U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina (1998). Educated at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law (JD, 1993) and Duke University A.B. Political Science Duke University A.B. 1983 Dean's List Duke University A.B. Campbell University Norma Adrian Wiggins School of Law (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Wilson, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Eliot F. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, plaintiffs personal injury and 5 other areas of law
- Eliot received a A.B. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Eliot practices in Wilson, NC
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Eliot F. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eliot F. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Eliot F. Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →
Eliot F. Smith is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →
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.
Eliot F. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Eliot F. Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Eliot F. Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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