Atty. William Foster Smith
William Foster Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, small business law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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William Foster Smith is a estate planning and business attorney based in Brighton, Massachusetts. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Massachusetts (B.B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Brighton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Foster Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, small business law
- William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
- William practices in Brighton, MA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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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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 Brighton 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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