Atty. Peter Fortune Smith
Peter Fortune Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, estate and gift taxation, banks and banking and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Peter Fortune Smith is a Member based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, practicing at Peter F. Smith. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on family law, business, real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1982). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (LL.B., 1981) and Williams College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Clearfield, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Fortune Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, estate and gift taxation, banks and banking and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Peter practices at Peter F. Smith in Clearfield, PA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Peter Fortune Smith is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter Fortune Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter Fortune Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Peter Fortune Smith is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Peter Fortune Smith is one of 3,505 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax 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 Clearfield 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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