Atty. John Charles Thompson Smith

Atty. John Charles Thompson Smith

Mr. John Charles Thompson Smith is a lawyer practicing trust & real property (ptrp), elder law, probate and 6 other areas of law.

Auburn Auburn 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Charles Thompson Smith at a glance

John Charles Thompson Smith is a Principal based in Auburn, Indiana, practicing at John Charles Thompson Smith. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1998). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1997) and Ball State University (B.S., 1992). Active member of DeKalb County and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Auburn, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Charles Thompson Smith is a lawyer practicing trust & real property (ptrp), elder law, probate and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at John Charles Thompson Smith in Auburn, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Thompson Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Charles Thompson Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

John Charles Thompson Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

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 Charles Thompson Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

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

John Charles Thompson Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John Charles Thompson Smith is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Charles Thompson Smith

Where is John Charles Thompson Smith's law office located?
John Charles Thompson Smith's law practice is located in Auburn, Indiana. The firm is John Charles Thompson Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Thompson Smith handle?
John Charles Thompson Smith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Charles Thompson Smith practiced law?
John Charles Thompson Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Charles Thompson Smith go to law school?
John Charles Thompson Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact John Charles Thompson Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1997
B.S.
Ball State University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1998

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