How much does it cost to hire Eric for a estate litigation case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Eric offer a free consultation?

Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some estate litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.

How long do estate litigation cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

Simple estate litigation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Fort Washington?

Eric is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Eric accepting new estate litigation clients right now?

Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Eric B. Smith, Estate Litigation Attorney in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning

Fort Washington, PA

Practicing estate litigation in Fort Washington since 1998.

28+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Eric B. Smith is an attorney based in Fort Washington, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning. Eric has over 28 years of legal experience.

Based in: Fort Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience: over 28 years
Known for: Estate Litigation · Real Estate · Zoning

Handles Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning matters from Fort Washington, PENNSYLVANIA.
Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Philadelphia) (2020).

Areas of practice

Eric's practice areas in Fort Washington

Eric concentrates on estate litigation, real estate, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Litigation cases in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Eric takes estate litigation matters in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Eric takes real estate matters in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Zoning cases in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Eric takes zoning matters in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.

Biography

Eric B. Smith, estate litigation attorney serving Fort Washington

Eric B. Smith is an attorney based in Fort Washington, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Real Estate, and Zoning. Eric has over 28 years of legal experience. Eric works from Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and takes on estate litigation matters across the region.

Eric B. Smith joined Timoney Knox as a partner in 2018. His practice focuses on commercial and real estate litigation, business disputes and municipal litigation. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and practices in the five-county Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Through his commercial litigation practice, he represents clients in contract and warranty disputes, as well as construction conflicts, mechanics’ liens, contractor and subcontractor payment act claims, and unfair trade practice claims. As part of his real estate and title litigation practice, Mr. Smith handles matters concerning adverse possession, easements and boundary disputes. His practice also focuses on home rule law and municipal litigation.

He was a court-appointed master-in-partition for the Orphans’ Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. For the last 13 years, Mr. Smith was also solicitor for the City of Reading Charter Board and previously served as a part-time solicitor for Montgomery County, assisting the Controller’s Office.

Active in the Montgomery Bar Association since 1998, Mr. Smith served as the Association’s President in 2017. Previously, he served on the Association’s Board of Directors, Editor-in-Chief of the Montgomery County Law Reporter and Chair of the Young Lawyers Section. Mr. Smith was also on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s House of Delegates since 2004. Law and Politics Magazine has selected Mr. Smith to the Pennsylvania Rising Stars® listing, for those under 40, from 2005 through 2012, and has selected Mr. Smith to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® listing every year since 2013. Since 2007, he has also served as the Judge of Elections for his voting district in Lower Merion Township.

Mr. Smith was the law clerk to the Honorable Samuel W. Salus, II, of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and while attending law school, he served as a Comments Editor for the Dickinson Law Review and as the law clerk to the Honorable Kevin A. Hess of the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.

How Eric handles estate litigation matters

The kind of cases Eric takes

Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate litigation, real estate, and zoning matters in Fort Washington and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Eric studied and practices

Penn State Dickinson School of Law
J.D. · 1997
Franklin and Marshall College
B.A. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Eric's state bar admissions

Pennsylvania
1998 · ACTIVE

Eric studied at J.D. in Penn State Dickinson School of Law and B.A. in Franklin and Marshall College.

Law school and academic background

Eric completed J.D. in Penn State Dickinson School of Law and B.A. in Franklin and Marshall College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Eric's legal honors and published work

Eric has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Philadelphia)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Philadelphia)
2018
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Philadelphia) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Philadelphia) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).

Locations

Eric B. Smith's office in Fort Washington

Eric's primary office is at 400 Maryland Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 19034. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

400 Maryland Drive

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034

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Hiring guide

How to hire Eric B. Smith — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new estate litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate litigation attorney in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate litigation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric

Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate litigation practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every estate litigation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate litigation practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Eric B. Smith

How much does it cost to hire Eric for a estate litigation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some estate litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do estate litigation cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple estate litigation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Fort Washington?
Eric is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new estate litigation clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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