Atty. Lesley Smith
Lesley Smith is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, appellate practice, mediation. Lesley received a degree from Belmont College of Law, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Lesley Smith is a Legal Aid Soc. of Middle TN & the Cumberlands based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on family law, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and Texas (1991). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1976) and Belmont College of Law Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lesley Smith is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, appellate practice, mediation
- Lesley received a degree from Belmont College of Law, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Lesley practices in Nashville, TN
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Lesley Smith is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Lesley Smith is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Lesley Smith is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Tennessee →
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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