Atty. James Douglas Smith

Atty. James Douglas Smith

Mr. James Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing child abuse, juvenile, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

Provo Provo 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (385) 452-8450 Book Appointment

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About James Douglas Smith at a glance

James Douglas Smith is a estate planning, bankruptcy, and juvenile attorney based in Provo, Utah. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Utah (2008). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 2008) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Provo, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing child abuse, juvenile, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in Provo, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Douglas 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 Douglas Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Utah →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Douglas Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Utah →

Juvenile Law

James Douglas Smith is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Douglas Smith

Where is James Douglas Smith's law office located?
James Douglas Smith's law practice is located in Provo, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Smith handle?
James Douglas Smith focuses on estate planning, bankruptcy, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James Douglas Smith practiced law?
James Douglas Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Douglas Smith go to law school?
James Douglas Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact James Douglas Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 2008
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2008

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