Atty. Louis N Smith

Atty. Louis N Smith

Louis N Smith is a lawyer practicing local government law, land use, water resources. Louis received a B.A. degree from St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Louis N Smith at a glance

Louis N Smith is a Member based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Smith Partners, P.L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on zoning and government. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1983). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1983) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Louis N Smith is a lawyer practicing local government law, land use, water resources
  • Louis received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Louis practices at Smith Partners, P.L.L.P. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Louis N Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Louis N Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Louis N Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Louis N Smith

Where is Louis N Smith's law office located?
Louis N Smith's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Smith Partners, P.L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Louis N Smith handle?
Louis N Smith focuses on zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Louis N Smith practiced law?
Louis N Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Louis N Smith go to law school?
Louis N Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Louis N Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Louis N Smith received?
Louis N Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1983
B.A.
St. Olaf College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1983

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