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Atty. Z. Hershel Smith

Atty. Z. Hershel Smith

Z. Hershel Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation law, bankruptcy law, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law.

Providence Providence 61 Years Experience 61 year
Call (401) 530-7917

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About Z. Hershel Smith at a glance

Z. Hershel Smith is an attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They haand 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1965), U.S. District Court, Rhode Island (1966), U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Tax Court (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Boston University (LL.B. New, 1965) and Brown University (A.B., 1962). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Z. Hershel Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation law, bankruptcy law, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law
  • Z. Hershel received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Z. Hershel practices in Providence, RI

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practforg law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Z. Hershel Smith's law office located?
Z. Hershel Smith's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Z. Hershel Smith practiced law?
Z. Hershel Smith has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Z. Hershel Smith go to law school?
Z. Hershel Smith earned their education at (LL.B. New, 1965); (A.B., 1962).
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Education

LL.B. New
Boston University
- 1965
A.B.
Brown University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Rhode Island
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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