Atty. James Dale Smith

Atty. James Dale Smith

Mr. James Dale Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, construction / development and 5 other areas of law.

Mobile Mobile 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James Dale Smith at a glance

James Dale Smith is a Partner based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Armbrecht Jackson Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1983). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1983) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mobile Bar Association Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Dale Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, construction / development and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Armbrecht Jackson LLP in Mobile, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Dale Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Dale Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Dale Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Dale Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Dale Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alabama →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Dale Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Dale Smith

Where is James Dale Smith's law office located?
James Dale Smith's law practice is located in Mobile, Alabama. The firm is Armbrecht Jackson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dale Smith handle?
James Dale Smith focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Dale Smith practiced law?
James Dale Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James Dale Smith go to law school?
James Dale Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James Dale Smith for a consultation?
You can contact James Dale Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Dale Smith received?
James Dale Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1983
B.A.
University of Alabama
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1983

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