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Claude S. Smith III

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Claude S. Smith III

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3 reviews
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Charleston, WV
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

805 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV

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About Claude

Biography

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Elder law is another aspect of estate planning focusing on needs of families and individuals as they age. Issues of aging include senior housing, home care, long-term ( nursing home) care, guardianships ,health care documents, Medicare and Medicaid

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Estate Planning 50%

Your Last Will and Testament Trusts: Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, Special Needs Trusts Powers of Attorney Health Care Documents (or Advance Directives)

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 34 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Claude S. Smith, Attorney At Law

805 Bigley Ave, Charleston, WV, 25302-3359

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Claude S. Smith III's Reviews

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2.7 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

WORST LAWYER IN W.V. IMO

THE WORST! Only cares about money! Run away fast! Hired, but should have been fired!! We learn from our mistakes and boy was this lawyer a mistake.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

owner, Claude S. Smith, III, Attorney at Law

Education

1989

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

West Virginia University

Bs. B. Ad.

Languages

English

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