Atty. Richard P. Smith

Atty. Richard P. Smith

Delta Theta Phi. Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Michigan.

Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard P. Smith at a glance

Richard P. Smith is a Partner based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Wayne State University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Detroit, Macomb County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Defense Research Institute Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Best Employer's Association National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Delta Theta Phi
  • Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Michigan
  • Research Instructor, Detroit College of Law, 1983-1984

Practice Areas Explained

Richard P. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard P. 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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard P. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Richard P. Smith is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Bloomfield Hills 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 P. Smith

Where is Richard P. Smith's law office located?
Richard P. Smith's law practice is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm is Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, Larson, Kennedy & Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard P. Smith handle?
Richard P. Smith focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Richard P. Smith practiced law?
Richard P. Smith has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Richard P. Smith go to law school?
Richard P. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Richard P. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Richard P. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard P. Smith received?
Richard P. Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Wayne State University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1984

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