Atty. Philip R. Smith
Philip R. Smith is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, land use & zoning, real estate and 5 other areas of law.
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Philip R. Smith is a Member based in Springfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Bacon Wilson, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Taxation, 1983) and University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Philip R. Smith is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, land use & zoning, real estate and 5 other areas of law
- Philip received a B.S. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Philip practices at Bacon Wilson, P.C. in Springfield, MA
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Philip R. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Philip R. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Philip R. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Philip R. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Philip R. Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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