Atty. Brian David Smith

Atty. Brian David Smith

Brian David Smith is a lawyer practicing public policy & government affairs, investigations, congressional & federal agency advocacy and 11 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 1994, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian David Smith at a glance

Brian David Smith is a Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on white collar, environmental, government, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995), Pennsylvania (1998), Maryland (2002), and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2002) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian David Smith is a lawyer practicing public policy & government affairs, investigations, congressional & federal agency advocacy and 11 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 1994, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Brian practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Brian David Smith's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Brian David Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing 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 David Smith

Where is Brian David Smith's law office located?
Brian David Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian David Smith handle?
Brian David Smith focuses on white collar, environmental, government, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Brian David Smith practiced law?
Brian David Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Brian David Smith go to law school?
Brian David Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Brian David Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2002
B.A.
College of William and Mary
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
Maryland
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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