Atty. Derek Coolidge Smith

Atty. Derek Coolidge Smith

Dr. Derek Coolidge Smith is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, oil & gas, international litigation & arbitration and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 38 J. Erfahrung 38 year
Call (771) 209-7411 Book Appointment

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About Derek Coolidge Smith at a glance

Derek Coolidge Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Foley Hoag Llp. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Virginia (Inactive) (1988) and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at University of Seville (Ph.D., 1998) and University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. Order, 1988). Actiand member of American Society of International Law International Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dr. Derek Coolidge Smith is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, oil & gas, international litigation & arbitration and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a Ph.D. degree from University of Seville in 1998, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Derek practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Derek Coolidge Smith's law office located?
Derek Coolidge Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Foley Hoag Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Derek Coolidge Smith has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Derek Coolidge Smith earned their education at (Ph.D., 1998); (J.D. Order, 1988).
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Education

Ph.D.
University of Seville
- 1998
J.D. Order
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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