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About Francis P. Smith at a glance
Francis P. Smith is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Francis P Smith. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969) and Arizona (1985). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1969) and St. Benedict's College (A.B., 1960). Active member of Northwest Suburban and American Bar Associations Illinois State State Bar of Arizona and Illinois Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Francis P. Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury law, professional liability and 1 other area of law
- Francis P. received a A.B. degree from St. Benedict's College in 1960, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Francis P. practices at Francis P. Smith in Phoenix, AZ
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis P. 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.
Francis P. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Francis P. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Francis P. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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