Atty. Matthew E Smith

Atty. Matthew E Smith

Matthew E Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate litigation / probate controversies. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Westport Westport 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (475) 471-4493

Profile Summary

About Matthew E Smith at a glance

Matthew E Smith is an Associate based in Westport, Connecticut. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on trusts and probate. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2008), Connecticut (2011), and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (2012). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2005) and Harvard University (B.A., 1999). Serves clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew E Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate litigation / probate controversies
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices in Westport, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew E Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Where is Matthew E Smith's law office located?
Matthew E Smith's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew E Smith handle?
Matthew E Smith focuses on trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Matthew E Smith practiced law?
Matthew E Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew E Smith go to law school?
Matthew E Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2005
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2008
Connecticut
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2012

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