Atty. William Edward Smith III

Atty. William Edward Smith III

William Edward Smith III is a lawyer practicing environmental law, bankruptcy and commercial law, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Franklin College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New Albany New Albany 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William Edward Smith III at a glance

William Edward Smith III is a Partner based in New Albany, Indiana, practicing at Kightlinger & Gray, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1979). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Franklin College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memberships •ACA International •Clark County Bar Association •Floyd County Bar Association (FCBA) •Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) •Inn of Court •Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) •Lexwork •Louisville Bar Association (LBA) •One Southern Indiana. Serands clients in New Albany, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Edward Smith III is a lawyer practicing environmental law, bankruptcy and commercial law, civil rights and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Franklin College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Kightlinger & Gray, LLP in New Albany, IN and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Smith III's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William Edward Smith III is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

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.

William Edward Smith III is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Edward Smith III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

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

William Edward Smith III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Edward Smith III is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Edward Smith III

Where is William Edward Smith III's law office located?
William Edward Smith III's law practice is located in New Albany, Indiana. The firm is Kightlinger & Gray, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Smith III handle?
William Edward Smith III focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William Edward Smith III practiced law?
William Edward Smith III has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Edward Smith III go to law school?
William Edward Smith III earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact William Edward Smith III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Edward Smith III received?
William Edward Smith III's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Franklin College
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1979

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