Atty. Carey W. Smith

Atty. Carey W. Smith

Mr. Carey W.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Carey W. Smith at a glance

Carey W. Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996), District of Columbia (1997), and California (2023). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1995) and Amherst College (A.B., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Carey W. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Carey received a A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Carey practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carey W. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Carey W. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Carey W. Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Carey W. Smith

Where is Carey W. Smith's law office located?
Carey W. Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carey W. Smith handle?
Carey W. Smith focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carey W. Smith practiced law?
Carey W. Smith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Carey W. Smith go to law school?
Carey W. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1992).
How can I contact Carey W. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1995
A.B.
Amherst College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2023

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