Atty. Ellen Lou Smith

Atty. Ellen Lou Smith

Ellen Lou Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Marietta College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Vienna Vienna 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Lou Smith at a glance

Ellen Lou Smith is a litigation and insurance attorney based in Vienna, West Virginia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1992) and Ohio (1998). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1992) and Marietta College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Vienna, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Lou Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Marietta College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Ellen practices in Vienna, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Lou Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vienna are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Ellen Lou Smith's law office located?
Ellen Lou Smith's law practice is located in Vienna, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Lou Smith handle?
Ellen Lou Smith focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Ellen Lou Smith practiced law?
Ellen Lou Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Ellen Lou Smith go to law school?
Ellen Lou Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1992
B.A.
Marietta College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1992
Ohio
Admitted: 1998

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