Atty. Frederick Willard Smith, Jr

Atty. Frederick Willard Smith, Jr

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business law, probate and 4 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Oakdale Oakdale 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Frederick Willard Smith, Jr at a glance

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is a Member based in Oakdale, California, practicing at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Smith, Jr.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1980) and California State University at Fullerton (B.A., 1976). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Oakdale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business law, probate and 4 other areas of law
  • Frederick received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Frederick practices at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Smith, Jr. in Oakdale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Frederick Willard Smith, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frederick Willard Smith, Jr

Where is Frederick Willard Smith, Jr's law office located?
Frederick Willard Smith, Jr's law practice is located in Oakdale, California. The firm is The Law Offices of Frederick W. Smith, Jr.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick Willard Smith, Jr handle?
Frederick Willard Smith, Jr focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Frederick Willard Smith, Jr practiced law?
Frederick Willard Smith, Jr has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Frederick Willard Smith, Jr go to law school?
Frederick Willard Smith, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Frederick Willard Smith, Jr for a consultation?
You can contact Frederick Willard Smith, Jr directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1980
B.A.
California State University at Fullerton
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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