Atty. John S. Smart
John S. Smart is a lawyer practicing estate and trust litigation, personal injury law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law.
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John S. Smart is a trusts, personal injury, family law, real estate, and tax attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1959) and U.S. Supreme Court (1968). Educated at University of Richmond (LL.B., 1959). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John S. Smart is a lawyer practicing estate and trust litigation, personal injury law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
- John has been licensed for 67 years
- John practices in Richmond, VA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John S. Smart is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John S. Smart is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John S. Smart is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John S. Smart is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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