Atty. Vanessa L. Smith

Atty. Vanessa L. Smith

Vanessa L. Smith is a lawyer practicing health law, appeals, litigation.

Springfield Springfield 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Vanessa L. Smith at a glance

Vanessa L. Smith is a litigation, health care, and appellate attorney based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992) and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ne (2000). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Wells College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Massachusetts (Member: Health Law Section Health Law Section Council Co-Editor, Health Law Section Review) and American (Member, Health Law Section) Bar Associations American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Vanessa L. Smith is a lawyer practicing health law, appeals, litigation
  • Vanessa received a B.A. degree from Wells College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Vanessa practices in Springfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Vanessa L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

Vanessa L. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Vanessa L. Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Vanessa L. Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Vanessa L. Smith

Where is Vanessa L. Smith's law office located?
Vanessa L. Smith's law practice is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vanessa L. Smith handle?
Vanessa L. Smith focuses on litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Vanessa L. Smith practiced law?
Vanessa L. Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Vanessa L. Smith go to law school?
Vanessa L. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Vanessa L. Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Vanessa L. Smith received?
Vanessa L. Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Wells College
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ne
Admitted: 2000

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