Atty. Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith

Atty. Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith

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Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith at a glance

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith is a Partner based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, practicing at Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1993), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Middle Di (1996). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Economics, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Motorcycle Accidents

Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith

Where is Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith's law office located?
Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The firm is Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith handle?
Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith practiced law?
Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith go to law school?
Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Economics, 1983).
How can I contact Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith received?
Nathaniel 'Nat' C. Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law
- 1990
B.A. Economics
University of North Carolina
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Middle Di
Admitted: 1996

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