Atty. George L. Smith

Atty. George L. Smith

George L. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift taxation, business succession planning and 6 other areas of law.

Bellevue Bellevue 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About George L. Smith at a glance

George L. Smith is a Consultant based in Bellevue, Washington. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and Washington (1980). Educated at University of California at Davis School of Law (J.D. University, 1976) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past President, Washington State Bar Association State Bar of California Estate Planning Council of Seattle Eastside Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George L. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift taxation, business succession planning and 6 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • George practices in Bellevue, WA

Practice Areas Explained

George L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

George L. Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →

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.

George L. Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

George L. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

George L. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

George L. Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George L. Smith

Where is George L. Smith's law office located?
George L. Smith's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George L. Smith handle?
George L. Smith focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has George L. Smith practiced law?
George L. Smith has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did George L. Smith go to law school?
George L. Smith earned their education at (J.D. University, 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact George L. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact George L. Smith 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.
What awards or recognition has George L. Smith received?
George L. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of California at Davis School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
Washington
Admitted: 1980

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