Atty. James Bayard Smith

Atty. James Bayard Smith

James Bayard Smith is a lawyer practicing car accidents, personal injury. James received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Metuchen Metuchen 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About James Bayard Smith at a glance

James Bayard Smith is a Member based in Metuchen, New Jersey, practicing at Harrell, Smith & Williams, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1999). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1999) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1995). Active member of Middlesex County Bar Association. Serands clients in Metuchen, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Bayard Smith is a lawyer practicing car accidents, personal injury
  • James received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Harrell, Smith & Williams, LLC in Metuchen, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Bayard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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 Bayard Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Bayard Smith

Where is James Bayard Smith's law office located?
James Bayard Smith's law practice is located in Metuchen, New Jersey. The firm is Harrell, Smith & Williams, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Bayard Smith handle?
James Bayard Smith focuses on car accidents, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Bayard Smith practiced law?
James Bayard Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Bayard Smith go to law school?
James Bayard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact James Bayard Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1999
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1999

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