Atty. James McCown Smith
James McCown Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business law, intellectual property law and 3 other areas of law. James received a degree from Vanderbilt Law School, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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James McCown Smith is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Smith & Smith. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1976) and Vanderbilt Law School University of Alabama (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of TBA Members. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James McCown Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business law, intellectual property law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a degree from Vanderbilt Law School, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at Smith & Smith in Memphis, TN
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James McCown Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James McCown Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James McCown Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James McCown Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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