Atty. Peter A. Smith
Peter A. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate law, pension and profit sharing plans.
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Peter A. Smith is a Member based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Peter A. Smith. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973). Educated at The American College (C.L.U. University, 1976) and University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American (Member, Sections on: Legal Economics Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh American Society of Chartered Financial Consultants. Serves clients in Canonsburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter A. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate law, pension and profit sharing plans
- Peter A. received a degree from The American College in 1976, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Peter A. practices at Peter A. Smith in Canonsburg, PA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Peter A. Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter A. Smith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter A. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Canonsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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