Lawyer Douglas L. Smith, graduated from Duke University, B.A., cum laude, 1983 College of William & Mary, J.D., 1989, is now employed by Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith P.A. at 221 McKenzie Avenue P.O. Box 70 Panama City, FL 32401.

While being a member of Bay County Bar Association; The Florida Bar., Douglas L. Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Douglas L. Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Douglas L. 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 Douglas L. Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Douglas L. Smith's office is located at Panama City, FL, 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.

Douglas L. Smith has been admitted in 1989, Florida; 1990, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1992, U.S. Supreme Court; 1995, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation; Commercial Law; Real Property Law; Eminent Domain; Bankruptcy Law; Banking Law.

Douglas L. Smith's college and law school education includes Duke University, B.A., cum laude, 1983, College of William & Mary, J.D., 1989. Other biographical background includes Recipient: Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award; Phoenix Award. Certified Circuit Court Mediator. Member, U.S. Peace Corps, 1984-1986. Past President, Habitat for Humanity of Bay County, Florida, Inc.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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