Atty. Andrew Walter Smith

Atty. Andrew Walter Smith

Andrew Walter Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, corporate, energy and infrastructure and 1 other area of law. Andrew received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew Walter Smith at a glance

Andrew Walter Smith is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Brown University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Andrew Walter Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, corporate, energy and infrastructure and 1 other area of law
  • Andrew received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Andrew practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Walter Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Walter Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Andrew Walter Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew Walter Smith

Where is Andrew Walter Smith's law office located?
Andrew Walter Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Walter Smith handle?
Andrew Walter Smith focuses on business, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Andrew Walter Smith practiced law?
Andrew Walter Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Andrew Walter Smith go to law school?
Andrew Walter Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Andrew Walter Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Brown University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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