Atty. John Bruce Kane

Atty. John Bruce Kane

John Bruce Kane is a lawyer practicing elder and disability rights, estate administration, estate planning and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Bel Air Bel Air 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Bruce Kane at a glance

John Bruce Kane is a Member based in Bel Air, Maryland, practicing at Smith & Kane, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1977) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1977). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1976) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Harford County, Maryland State (Member, Sections on: Real Property Probate and Estate) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Bel Air, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Bruce Kane is a lawyer practicing elder and disability rights, estate administration, estate planning and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Smith & Kane, P.A. in Bel Air, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John Bruce Kane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Bruce Kane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

John Bruce Kane is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

John Bruce Kane is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

John Bruce Kane is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

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.

John Bruce Kane is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Bruce Kane is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Bruce Kane

Where is John Bruce Kane's law office located?
John Bruce Kane's law practice is located in Bel Air, Maryland. The firm is Smith & Kane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Bruce Kane handle?
John Bruce Kane focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John Bruce Kane practiced law?
John Bruce Kane has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Bruce Kane go to law school?
John Bruce Kane earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Bruce Kane for a consultation?
You can contact John Bruce Kane 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 John Bruce Kane received?
John Bruce Kane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1976
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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