Atty. Janet L. Smith

Atty. Janet L. Smith

Janet L. Smith is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 4 other areas of law.

Edmonds Edmonds 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (206) 438-9849 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Janet L. Smith at a glance

Janet L. Smith is a probate, estate planning, poa, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Edmonds, Washington. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Washington (1983). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1983) and Pomona College (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Edmonds, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janet L. Smith is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills and 4 other areas of law
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Janet practices in Edmonds, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Janet L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Janet L. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

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.

Janet L. Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Power of Attorney

Janet L. Smith is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Janet L. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Janet L. Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janet L. Smith

Where is Janet L. Smith's law office located?
Janet L. Smith's law practice is located in Edmonds, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet L. Smith handle?
Janet L. Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, poa, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Janet L. Smith practiced law?
Janet L. Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Janet L. Smith go to law school?
Janet L. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Janet L. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1983
B.A.
Pomona College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1983

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