Atty. James B. Smith
James B. Smith is a lawyer practicing divorce law, litigation law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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About James B. Smith at a glance
James B. Smith is a Member based in Biddeford, Maine, practicing at James B. Smith. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1977), and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1982). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1976) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of York County (Secretary, 1983), Massachusetts and Maine State Bar Associations Maine Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Biddeford, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James B. Smith is a lawyer practicing divorce law, litigation law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at James B. Smith in Biddeford, ME
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James B. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James B. Smith is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maine →
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.
James B. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James B. Smith is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Maine →
James B. Smith is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James B. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Biddeford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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