Atty. Walter Brooks Smith
Mr. Walter Brooks Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, criminal law, criminal trial law and 4 other areas of law.
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Walter Brooks Smith is a Member based in Panama City, Florida, practicing at Walter B. Smith. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981). Educated at The Florida State University College of Law (J.D. University, 1978) and University of South Florida B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Bay County and American (Member, Tax Section) Bar Associations Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Panama City, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Walter Brooks Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, criminal law, criminal trial law and 4 other areas of law
- Walter received a B.S. degree from University of South Florida, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Walter practices at Walter B. Smith in Panama City, FL
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Panama City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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