Atty. Smith Rufus Brittingham III

Atty. Smith Rufus Brittingham III

Smith Rufus Brittingham III is a lawyer practicing litigation, estate planning law, probate law. Smith received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1966, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About Smith Rufus Brittingham III at a glance

Smith Rufus Brittingham III is a probate, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Oberlin, Ohio. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Ohio (Inactive) (1979). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1979) and Oberlin College (A.B. Oberlin, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oberlin, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Smith Rufus Brittingham III is a lawyer practicing litigation, estate planning law, probate law
  • Smith received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1966, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Smith practices in Oberlin, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Smith Rufus Brittingham III's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Smith Rufus Brittingham III is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Smith Rufus Brittingham III is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Smith Rufus Brittingham III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Common questions about Smith Rufus Brittingham III

Where is Smith Rufus Brittingham III's law office located?
Smith Rufus Brittingham III's law practice is located in Oberlin, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Smith Rufus Brittingham III handle?
Smith Rufus Brittingham III focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Smith Rufus Brittingham III practiced law?
Smith Rufus Brittingham III has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Smith Rufus Brittingham III go to law school?
Smith Rufus Brittingham III earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B. Oberlin, 1966).
How can I contact Smith Rufus Brittingham III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Smith Rufus Brittingham III received?
Smith Rufus Brittingham III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979
A.B. Oberlin
Oberlin College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio (Inactive)
Admitted: 1979

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