Atty. Eric D. Smith
Eric D. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, business law, negligence law and 5 other areas of law.
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About Eric D. Smith at a glance
Eric D. Smith is a Member based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Hopkins, Yeager & Smith, PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1986). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1985) and Albion College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Oakland County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Negligence Business Law Arts and Communication) Defense Research Institute (Member, Governmental Tort Liability Committee) Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric D. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, business law, negligence law and 5 other areas of law
- Eric D. received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Eric D. practices at Hopkins, Yeager & Smith, PLLC in Southfield, MI
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Eric D. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric D. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Eric D. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric D. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric D. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Eric D. Smith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →
Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
Eric D. Smith is one of 2,772 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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