Atty. James Wilson Smith

Atty. James Wilson Smith

James Wilson Smith is a lawyer practicing business planning, corporate counsel, corporate law and 6 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 64 years.

Phoenix Phoenix 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About James Wilson Smith at a glance

James Wilson Smith is an Of Counsel based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Smith And Feola P C. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1962), Arizona (1967), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1967), and U.S. Tax Court (1968). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Arizona (Member, Tax Section) State Bar of Wisconsin National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Wilson Smith is a lawyer practicing business planning, corporate counsel, corporate law and 6 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 64 years
  • James practices at Smith & Feola, P.C. in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

James Wilson Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James Wilson Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Arizona →

Trusts

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Probate

James Wilson Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arizona →

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Wilson Smith

Where is James Wilson Smith's law office located?
James Wilson Smith's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Smith And Feola P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wilson Smith handle?
James Wilson Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has James Wilson Smith practiced law?
James Wilson Smith has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did James Wilson Smith go to law school?
James Wilson Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1962).
How can I contact James Wilson Smith for a consultation?
You can contact James Wilson 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 Wilson Smith received?
James Wilson Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1962

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1962
Arizona
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1971

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