Atty. Lloyd Ashley Smith

Atty. Lloyd Ashley Smith

Lloyd Ashley Smith is a lawyer practicing land use, government law, civil litigation. Lloyd received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Gastonia Gastonia 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Lloyd Ashley Smith at a glance

Lloyd Ashley Smith is a City Atty. based in Gastonia, North Carolina. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1992). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1992) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Gastonia, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lloyd Ashley Smith is a lawyer practicing land use, government law, civil litigation
  • Lloyd received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Lloyd practices in Gastonia, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Lloyd Ashley Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Lloyd Ashley Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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

Lloyd Ashley Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Gastonia 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 Lloyd Ashley Smith

Where is Lloyd Ashley Smith's law office located?
Lloyd Ashley Smith's law practice is located in Gastonia, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lloyd Ashley Smith handle?
Lloyd Ashley Smith focuses on zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Lloyd Ashley Smith practiced law?
Lloyd Ashley Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Lloyd Ashley Smith go to law school?
Lloyd Ashley Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Lloyd Ashley Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1992
B.A.
North Carolina State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1992

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