Atty. Sheldon A Smith
Sheldon A Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, taxation law, business law. Sheldon received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Bankruptcy Law & More Attorney · Serving Bismarck, ND · 43+ Years Experience
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About Sheldon A Smith at a Glance
Sheldon A Smith is a Partner based in Bismarck, North Dakota, practicing at Smith Porsborg Schweigert Armstrong Moldenhauer & Smith. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1983), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1983), U.S. Tax Court (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1983) and University of North Dakota (B.S.B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Bismarck, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sheldon A Smith
- Sheldon A Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, taxation law, business law
- Sheldon received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Sheldon practices at Smith Porsborg Schweigert Armstrong Moldenhauer & Smith in Bismarck, ND
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Sheldon A Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon A Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bismarck.
Business & Corporate Law in Bismarck
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Bismarck
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Sheldon A Smith is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Dakota →
Tax Law in Bismarck
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bismarck
Practicing law in North Dakota. Legal matters in North Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bismarck are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bismarck Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bismarck-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bismarck Choose Sheldon A Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Sheldon A Smith's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sheldon A Smith brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Dakota, U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota, and U.S. Tax Court, Sheldon A Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and tax, Sheldon A Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bismarck
A Bismarck-based practice means Sheldon A Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sheldon A Smith Handles in Bismarck
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