Atty. Richard B Smith

Atty. Richard B Smith

Richard B Smith is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, personal injury, insurance and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Southfield Southfield 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard B Smith at a glance

Richard B Smith is a personal injury, insurance, adr, and entertainment attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1978) and New York (1979). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1977) and Boston University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard B Smith is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, personal injury, insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Richard practices in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Richard B Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Richard B Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard B Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard B Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Richard B Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard B Smith

Where is Richard B Smith's law office located?
Richard B Smith's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard B Smith handle?
Richard B Smith focuses on personal injury, insurance, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Richard B Smith practiced law?
Richard B Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Richard B Smith go to law school?
Richard B Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Richard B Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy
- 1977
B.A.
Boston University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1978
New York
Admitted: 1979

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