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Laurence H. Smith, Shareholder Attorney
Corporate Law; Real Estate; Finance
Phone:248-746-0700
Web:http://www.swappc.com
Address: 1000 Maccabees Center 25800 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48075
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Law Firm:Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C.
Lawyer:Laurence H. Smith
Phone:248-746-0700
Fax:248-746-2760
Lawyer Title:Shareholder
Practice Areas:Corporate Law; Real Estate; Finance
Bio:Laurence H. Smith has an extensive private practice representing venture capitalists, real estate developers, corporations and individuals with respect to land acquisition, construction and development of commercial and residential properties, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, corporate structuring, entity formation, financial institutions and hospitality entities with an emphasis on Hotel and Timeshare acquisition development and operations. He has held General Counsel and Directorship positions with both public and private corporations. He has represented clients before lenders, negotiating all types of borrower relationships, has served as President, Director and General Partner of a retail organization, a software development company and several Internet start-ups. Mr. Smith also served as General Counsel to a public corporation, was a member of its Executive Committee and responsible for a wide variety of functions. The functions, included negotiation of mergers and acquisitions, drafting and negotiation of contracts, drafting of agreements with respect to plant and building development, coordination with State and Federal governmental agencies, negotiating and closing of bank lines, supervision of all litigation matters, supervision of outside counsel and representation before the Internal Revenue Service.
Admitted:1978, Michigan; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
College:University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1974
Law School:University of Detroit School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1978
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Web:http://www.swappc.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Laurence H. Smith, graduated from University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1974 University of Detroit School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1978, is now employed by Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C. at 1000 Maccabees Center 25800 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075.Laurence H. Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Laurence H. Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Laurence H. Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Laurence H. Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Laurence H. Smith's office is located at Southfield, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Laurence H. Smith has been admitted in 1978, Michigan; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Corporate Law; Real Estate; Finance.

Laurence H. Smith's college and law school education includes University of Michigan, B.G.S., 1974, University of Detroit School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1978. Other biographical background includes Laurence H. Smith has an extensive private practice representing venture capitalists, real estate developers, corporations and individuals with respect to land acquisition, construction and development of commercial and residential properties, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, corporate structuring, entity formation, financial institutions and hospitality entities with an emphasis on Hotel and Timeshare acquisition development and operations. He has held General Counsel and Directorship positions with both public and private corporations. He has represented clients before lenders, negotiating all types of borrower relationships, has served as President, Director and General Partner of a retail organization, a software development company and several Internet start-ups. Mr. Smith also served as General Counsel to a public corporation, was a member of its Executive Committee and responsible for a wide variety of functions. The functions, included negotiation of mergers and acquisitions, drafting and negotiation of contracts, drafting of agreements with respect to plant and building development, coordination with State and Federal governmental agencies, negotiating and closing of bank lines, supervision of all litigation matters, supervision of outside counsel and representation before the Internal Revenue Service.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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