Atty. John Michael Smith

Atty. John Michael Smith

Mr. John Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing civil practice, civil litigation, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law.

Barnwell Barnwell 63 Years Experience 63 year

Profile Summary

About John Michael Smith at a glance

John Michael Smith is a Member based in Barnwell, South Carolina, practicing at John M. Smith. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, elder law, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1963). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1963). Serves clients in Barnwell, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing civil practice, civil litigation, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 63 years
  • John practices at John M. Smith in Barnwell, SC

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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John Michael Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Rights

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John Michael Smith is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in South Carolina →

Elder Law

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John Michael Smith is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Michael Smith is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Carolina →

Appellate Practice

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John Michael Smith is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Barnwell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Smith

Where is John Michael Smith's law office located?
John Michael Smith's law practice is located in Barnwell, South Carolina. The firm is John M. Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Smith handle?
John Michael Smith focuses on litigation, civil rights, elder law, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has John Michael Smith practiced law?
John Michael Smith has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did John Michael Smith go to law school?
John Michael Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1963).
How can I contact John Michael Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1963

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1963

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