Atty. Richard Lee Small

Atty. Richard Lee Small

Mr. Richard Lee Small is a lawyer practicing probate and estate planning, guardianship, civil litigation.

Canton Canton 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Richard Lee Small at a glance

Richard Lee Small is a probate, estate planning, poa, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Canton, North Carolina. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1989). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1988) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Canton, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Richard Lee Small is a lawyer practicing probate and estate planning, guardianship, civil litigation
  • Richard received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices in Canton, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Lee Small's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Richard Lee Small is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Lee Small is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Power of Attorney

Richard Lee Small is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard Lee Small is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Richard Lee Small is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Lee Small

Where is Richard Lee Small's law office located?
Richard Lee Small's law practice is located in Canton, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Lee Small handle?
Richard Lee Small focuses on probate, estate planning, poa, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Richard Lee Small practiced law?
Richard Lee Small has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard Lee Small go to law school?
Richard Lee Small earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Richard Lee Small for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1988
B.S.B.A.
University of Florida
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1989

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