Atty. Brian Charles Smith

Atty. Brian Charles Smith

Brian Charles Smith is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, banking and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Charles Smith at a glance

Brian Charles Smith is a Senior Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (2006) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Virginia (B.A. Government, 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Charles Smith is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, banking and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Brian practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Charles Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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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 substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Charles Smith

Where is Brian Charles Smith's law office located?
Brian Charles Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Charles Smith handle?
Brian Charles Smith focuses on criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Brian Charles Smith practiced law?
Brian Charles Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Brian Charles Smith go to law school?
Brian Charles Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Government, 2002).
How can I contact Brian Charles Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2005
B.A. Government
University of Virginia
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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