Lawyer Valerie Powers Smith, graduated from Rider University (B.A., Bachalaureate Honors; 1994) Widener University School of Law, J.D., 1997, is now employed by Slovak Baron & Empey LLP at 1800 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262.

While being a member of The State Bar of California The State Bar of New York The State Bar of New Jersey The State Bar of Pennsylvania American Bar Association Desert Bar Association., Valerie Powers Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Valerie Powers Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Valerie Powers 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 Valerie Powers Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Valerie Powers Smith's office is located at Palm Springs, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Valerie Powers Smith has been admitted in 1998, New Jersey; 1998, Pennsylvania; 1999, United States District Courts, New Jersey; 2000, United States District Courts, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 2002, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2011, California; 2011, New York;. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trusts and Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Health Care and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Accessing Federal And State Government Disability-Based Benefits, Probate, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Trust Litigation, Trust Administration, Surrogates Court Practice, Powers of Attorney, Pet Trusts, Contested Trusts and Estates, Special Needs Trusts.

Valerie Powers Smith's college and law school education includes Rider University (B.A., Bachalaureate Honors; 1994), Widener University School of Law, J.D., 1997. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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