Atty. James Madison Smart

Atty. James Madison Smart

James Madison Smart is a lawyer. James received a A.B. degree from College of William & Mary in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James Madison Smart at a glance

James Madison Smart is a Ct. of App. J. based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1969), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1969) and College of William & Mary (A.B., 1966). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Madison Smart is a lawyer
  • James received a A.B. degree from College of William & Mary in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Kansas City, MO

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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James Madison Smart's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James Madison Smart practiced law?
James Madison Smart has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
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James Madison Smart earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1969
A.B.
College of William & Mary
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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