Atty. Peter Sheridan Smith

Atty. Peter Sheridan Smith

Peter Sheridan Smith is a lawyer practicing disability, education law, litigation. Peter received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Durham Durham 63 yrs experience 63 year
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About Peter Sheridan Smith at a glance

Peter Sheridan Smith is a ssd, litigation, and education attorney based in Durham, New Hampshire. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1963), District of Columbia (1966), and Maryland (1969). Educated at Cornell University (LL.B., 1963) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1960). Serands clients in Durham, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Sheridan Smith is a lawyer practicing disability, education law, litigation
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Peter practices in Durham, NH

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Sheridan Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Sheridan Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Peter Sheridan Smith is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New Hampshire →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter Sheridan Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Hampshire →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Peter Sheridan Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New Hampshire →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Sheridan Smith

Where is Peter Sheridan Smith's law office located?
Peter Sheridan Smith's law practice is located in Durham, New Hampshire. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Sheridan Smith handle?
Peter Sheridan Smith focuses on ssd, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has Peter Sheridan Smith practiced law?
Peter Sheridan Smith has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Peter Sheridan Smith go to law school?
Peter Sheridan Smith earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (A.B., 1960).
How can I contact Peter Sheridan Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Cornell University
- 1963
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1960

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 1963
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1966
Maryland
Admitted: 1969

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