Atty. Rowland Evans Smith

Atty. Rowland Evans Smith

Rowland Evans Smith is a lawyer practicing aircraft finance law, equipment and project finance law, general corporate law. Rowland received a A.B. degree from Swarthmore College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Rowland Evans Smith at a glance

Rowland Evans Smith is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at R. Evan Smith, Esq.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1967). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1966) and Swarthmore College (A.B., 1963). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rowland Evans Smith is a lawyer practicing aircraft finance law, equipment and project finance law, general corporate law
  • Rowland received a A.B. degree from Swarthmore College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Rowland practices at R. Evan Smith, Esq. in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Rowland Evans Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rowland Evans Smith

Where is Rowland Evans Smith's law office located?
Rowland Evans Smith's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is R. Evan Smith, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rowland Evans Smith handle?
Rowland Evans Smith focuses on business, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Rowland Evans Smith practiced law?
Rowland Evans Smith has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Rowland Evans Smith go to law school?
Rowland Evans Smith earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact Rowland Evans Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1966
A.B.
Swarthmore College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1967

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