Atty. Merideth H. Smith

Atty. Merideth H. Smith

Merideth H. Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage.

Rochester Rochester 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Merideth H. Smith at a glance

Merideth H. Smith is a Monroe Co. Law Dept. based in Rochester, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1988). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1987) and Hartwick College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Merideth H. Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage
  • Merideth received a B.A. degree from Hartwick College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Merideth practices in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Merideth H. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Merideth H. Smith's law office located?
Merideth H. Smith's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Merideth H. Smith handle?
Merideth H. Smith focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Merideth H. Smith practiced law?
Merideth H. Smith has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Merideth H. Smith go to law school?
Merideth H. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1987
B.A.
Hartwick College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1988

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