Atty. James H Smith

Atty. James H Smith

Mr. James H Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estate planning, wills & living wills, trusts.

Portland Portland 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James H Smith at a glance

James H Smith is a trusts, estate planning, and poa attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1971). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1971) and Oregon State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James H Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estate planning, wills & living wills, trusts
  • James received a B.S. degree from Oregon State University, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James H Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James H Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

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 H Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Power of Attorney

James H Smith is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Common questions about James H Smith

Where is James H Smith's law office located?
James H Smith's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H Smith handle?
James H Smith focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James H Smith practiced law?
James H Smith has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James H Smith go to law school?
James H Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (—).
How can I contact James H Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1971
Oregon State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1971

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