Atty. Walton N. Smith

Atty. Walton N. Smith

Mr. Walton N.

Durham Durham 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (984) 278-6465 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Walton N. Smith at a glance

Walton N. Smith is a environmental and insurance attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1966), U.S. Supreme Court (1970), District of Columbia (1972), and Illinois (1978). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1967) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Walton N. Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental, insurance coverage, professional liability insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • Walton received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1964, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Walton practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Walton N. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Walton N. Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in North Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Walton N. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Durham or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walton N. Smith

Where is Walton N. Smith's law office located?
Walton N. Smith's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walton N. Smith handle?
Walton N. Smith focuses on environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Walton N. Smith practiced law?
Walton N. Smith has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Walton N. Smith go to law school?
Walton N. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact Walton N. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Walton N. 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 Walton N. Smith received?
Walton N. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1967
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1972
Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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