Atty. Richard S. Smith

Atty. Richard S. Smith

Richard S. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, foreclosure, probate.

Rutland Rutland 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About Richard S. Smith at a glance

Richard S. Smith is a probate, real estate, and foreclosure attorney based in Rutland, Vermont. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1970), and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1969) and Middlebury College (A.B., 1966). Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard S. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, foreclosure, probate
  • Richard S. received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Richard S. practices in Rutland, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard S. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Richard S. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard S. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →

Foreclosure Defense

Richard S. Smith is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard S. Smith

Where is Richard S. Smith's law office located?
Richard S. Smith's law practice is located in Rutland, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard S. Smith handle?
Richard S. Smith focuses on probate, real estate, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Richard S. Smith practiced law?
Richard S. Smith has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Richard S. Smith go to law school?
Richard S. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact Richard S. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1969
A.B.
Middlebury College
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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