Atty. Walter R. Smith
Walter R. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, labor relations, corporations and 2 other areas of law.
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Walter R. Smith is a Member based in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, practicing at Burke & Smith, PC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, real estate, and education. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1970). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1970) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Dartmouth, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Walter R. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, labor relations, corporations and 2 other areas of law
- Walter received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Walter practices at Burke & Smith, PC in Dartmouth, MA and 1 other location
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Walter R. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter R. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Walter R. Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Walter R. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Walter R. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Walter R. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Walter R. Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Dartmouth 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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