Atty. Janet M. Smith

Atty. Janet M. Smith

Janet M. Smith is a lawyer practicing auto/trucking, general liability, insurer bad faith and 3 other areas of law.

Worcester Worcester 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (774) 351-1079 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Janet M. Smith at a glance

Janet M. Smith is an Associate based in Worcester, Massachusetts, practicing at Burns & Farrey. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on slip & fall and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1988) and St. Mary's College (B.A. History, 1985). Active member of Worcester County Bar Association. Serands clients in Worcester, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janet M. Smith is a lawyer practicing auto/trucking, general liability, insurer bad faith and 3 other areas of law
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Janet practices at Burns & Farrey in Worcester, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Janet M. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janet M. Smith

Where is Janet M. Smith's law office located?
Janet M. Smith's law practice is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The firm is Burns & Farrey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet M. Smith handle?
Janet M. Smith focuses on slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Janet M. Smith practiced law?
Janet M. Smith has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Janet M. Smith go to law school?
Janet M. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. History, 1985).
How can I contact Janet M. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1988
B.A. History
St. Mary's College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989

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