Atty. Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, administrative law, banking law and 15 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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Shawn Smith is a Member based in Ames, Iowa, practicing at Shawn Smith Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.L.L.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2001) and Minnesota (Inactive) U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern Di (2003). Educated at Thurgood Marshall School of Law J.D. (—) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania B.A. Political Science (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Ames, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shawn Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, administrative law, banking law and 15 other areas of law
- Shawn received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Shawn practices at Shawn Smith Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.L.L.C. in Ames, IA
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Shawn Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →
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.
Shawn Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Shawn Smith is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Shawn Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Shawn Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ames are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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