Atty. Virginia Stanton Smith

Atty. Virginia Stanton Smith

Virginia Stanton Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, estate administration law, elder law and 3 other areas of law. Virginia Stanton received a A.B. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Pittsfield Pittsfield 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Virginia Stanton Smith at a glance

Virginia Stanton Smith is a Partner based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Smith, Green Wax & Gold, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1984) and Franklin & Marshall College (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Virginia Stanton Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, estate administration law, elder law and 3 other areas of law
  • Virginia Stanton received a A.B. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Virginia Stanton practices at Smith, Green Wax & Gold, LLP in Pittsfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Virginia Stanton Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Virginia Stanton Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

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.

Virginia Stanton Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Virginia Stanton Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Virginia Stanton Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Pittsfield 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 Virginia Stanton Smith

Where is Virginia Stanton Smith's law office located?
Virginia Stanton Smith's law practice is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Smith, Green Wax & Gold, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Virginia Stanton Smith handle?
Virginia Stanton Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Virginia Stanton Smith practiced law?
Virginia Stanton Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Virginia Stanton Smith go to law school?
Virginia Stanton Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact Virginia Stanton Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Virginia Stanton Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Virginia Stanton Smith received?
Virginia Stanton Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1984
A.B.
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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