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Atty. Horace Van Smith

Atty. Horace Van Smith

Horace Van Smith is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, family and 5 other areas of law. Horace has been licensed for 18 years.

Richmond Richmond 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Horace Van Smith at a glance

Horace Van Smith is a divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and family law attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Smith Strong, PLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008). Educated at William & Mary Law School (JD, 2007). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Horace Van Smith is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, family and 5 other areas of law
  • Horace has been licensed for 18 years
  • Horace practices at Smith Strong, PLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Horace Van Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Horace Van Smith is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

Horace Van Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

Horace Van Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Horace Van Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Horace Van Smith

Where is Horace Van Smith's law office located?
Horace Van Smith's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Smith Strong, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Horace Van Smith handle?
Horace Van Smith focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Horace Van Smith practiced law?
Horace Van Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Horace Van Smith go to law school?
Horace Van Smith earned their education at (JD, 2007).
How can I contact Horace Van Smith for a consultation?
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Education

JD
William & Mary Law School
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008

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