Atty. Michael Paul Smith
Michael Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal employment law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Michael Paul Smith is a criminal defense and employment attorney based in Albany, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Baylor University Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal employment law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices in Albany, NY
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Albany 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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