Atty. Stephen William Smith
Stephen William Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate & bankruptcy law, agricultural law, business law and 13 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Stephen William Smith is a Senior Attorney based in St. Joseph, Michigan, practicing at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998), District of Columbia (1999), and Michigan U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan (2007). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1998) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in St. Joseph, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen William Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate & bankruptcy law, agricultural law, business law and 13 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Stephen practices at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. in St. Joseph, MI
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Stephen William Smith is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Michigan →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stephen William Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen William Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen William Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Joseph are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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