Atty. Michael Jay Smith
Michael Jay Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, business planning and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Valley City State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Business Planning & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 39+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Smith at a Glance
Michael Jay Smith is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1987) and Valley City State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Smith
- Michael Jay Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, business planning and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Valley City State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Michael practices at Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Jay Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Probate in Minneapolis
Michael Jay Smith is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →
Estate Planning & Probate in Minneapolis
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Jay Smith is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →
Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Jay Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Tax Law in Minneapolis
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Jay Smith is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →
Elder Law in Minneapolis
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michael Jay Smith is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 venue, 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Michael Jay Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jay Smith's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, tax, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Smith brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Michael Jay Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Michael Jay Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Jay Smith Handles in Minneapolis
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