Atty. John T. Smith, Jr.

Atty. John T. Smith, Jr.

Mr. John T.

New Bern New Bern 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (252) 669-0545 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John T. Smith, Jr. at a glance

John T. Smith, Jr. is a Member based in New Bern, North Carolina, practicing at Ward and Smith, P.A. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, tax, zoning, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North (1967). Educated at The University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1967) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American College of Real Estate Lawyers North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Law International Law & Practice Tax Law) North Carolina Judicial Selection Commission. Serands clients in New Bern, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John T. Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing business, government relations, health care and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • John practices at Ward and Smith, P.A in New Bern, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John T. Smith, Jr.

Where is John T. Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
John T. Smith, Jr.'s law practice is located in New Bern, North Carolina. The firm is Ward and Smith, P.A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Smith, Jr. handle?
John T. Smith, Jr. focuses on business, tax, zoning, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John T. Smith, Jr. practiced law?
John T. Smith, Jr. has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John T. Smith, Jr. go to law school?
John T. Smith, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact John T. Smith, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Smith, Jr. received?
John T. Smith, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina School of Law
- 1967
A.B.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North
Admitted: 1967

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