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Richard Allan Smith

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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 42 years

Real estate Lawyer at New Fairfield, CT
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Car Accidents, Estate Planning ... +13 more

25 Old Route 37, New Fairfield, CT

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Biography

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

Real Estate 20%

If you are selling, buying, refinancing, or building, I will handle your transaction with diligence from contract negotiation to closing.

42 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Car Accident 10%

From wrongful death claims to rear end collisions, I will handle your case to get you the best results either through settlement, mediation or trial.

42 years | 100 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

From preparing your Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Wills and Estate documents to filing the application with the Probate Court to administer the estate, I will walk you htrough the Probate process with skill and compassion.

42 years | 200 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

I have litigated boundary disputes, collections, contract disputes, personal injury claims, adverse possession claims, business disputes, zoning appeals, mechanic lien disputes, collection defenses, foreclosures and a myriad of othe claims

42 years | 200 cases

10%
Probate 10%

From preparing your estate planning documents to filing the application with the Probate Court to administer the estate, I will walk you htrough the Probate process with skill and compassion.

42 years | 100 cases

10%
Business 5%

From setting up your corporation, LLC or partnership to handling the sale or purchase of your business or the lease of your commercial property, I will handle your transaction smoothly.

42 years | 50 cases

5%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

Whether you are leasing, buying or selling commercial real estate, my 26 years of experience in handling such matters will make your transaction smooth and beneficial.

42 years | 50 cases

5%
Construction and Development 5%

I will walk you through the various phases of your project, from subdivision application to preparing the construction contract.

42 years | 50 cases

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

Whether you are charged with a motor vehile.cle infraction, misdemeanor or felony, I will defend your chage to get the best disposition possib

42 years | 100 cases

5%
Land Use and Zoning 5%

I will guide you the application and approval process, be it a variance, zone change or subdivision.

42 years | 75 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

From wrongful death claims to rear end collisions, I will handle your case to get you the best results either through settlement, mediation or trial.

42 years | 100 cases

5%
DUI and DWI 3%

I will represent you both at the Motor Vehicle Department Administrative Hearing to keep your license as well as during all court proceedings. I will also determine if you are eligible for the Alcohol Education Program.

42 years | 100 cases

3%
Debt and Lending Agreements 2%

I will guide you through the debt collection process to workout a loan modification and defense of any pending foreclosure

42 years | 20 cases

2%
Foreclosure 2%

Whether you are a lender seeking to foreclose, or a consumer being forclosed, I will represent your interests effectively.

42 years | 20 cases

2%
Landlord or Tenant 2%

Whether you are being evicted or need to evict a tenant to drafting the Lease to protect your interests, I will handle your matter effectively and efficiently.

42 years | 100 cases

2%
Juvenile Law 1%

42 years | 20 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 42 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Law Offices of Richard Allan Smith

25 Old Route 37, New Fairfield, CT, 06812

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Patrick Walsh

Litigation lawyer | Jun 13

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"Richard is a well prepared, terrific client centered attorney."

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Richard Hastings

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have work on cases with and against Attorney Smith. He is a practical lawyer who does not waste his clients' time or money in getting the desired result. I have referred cases to him and he has even represented me personally. I am very pleased with his services which is why I refer others to him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Senior Partner, Smith & Pancrazio, Attorneys at Law

1989 - 1997

, Self-Employed Attorney

1988 - 1988

, Dice Maloney Carvalko & Lenz

1984 - 1988

, Cohen & Kulawitz

1983 - 1984

, City of Danbury, Corporation Counsel Office

Associations

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Danbury Bar Association, Real Estate Sub-Committee

Chairman

1996 - 1997

Danbury Bar Association

President

1995 - 1996

Danbury Bar Association

Vice President

1991 - 1994

Danbury Bar Association

Secretary

Education

1983

University of Bridgeport School of Law

Juris Doctorate Degree

1980

University of New Haven

Bachelor of arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Toastmasters

numerous

Publications

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Citizen News published numerous law-related articles

Languages

English

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