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.
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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.
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- 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
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Horace Van Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Horace Van Smith is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Horace Van Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
Horace Van Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →
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 →
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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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