Atty. J Douglas Smith
J Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real property, domestic relations and 1 other area of law. J received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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J Douglas Smith is a Principal based in Decatur, Mississippi, practicing at J. Douglas Smith, Attorney at Law. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1993). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1993) and Mississippi State University (B.B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Decatur, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real property, domestic relations and 1 other area of law
- J received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- J practices at J. Douglas Smith, Attorney at Law in Decatur, MS
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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.
J Douglas Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
J Douglas Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Mississippi →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
J Douglas Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J Douglas Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Decatur are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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