Atty. Carolyn E. Smith

Atty. Carolyn E. Smith

Carolyn E. Smith is a lawyer practicing banking, probate, securities & investment fraud and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Carolyn E. Smith at a glance

Carolyn E. Smith is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Alston And Bird Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, business, tax, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California (1982) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1981) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carolyn E. Smith is a lawyer practicing banking, probate, securities & investment fraud and 4 other areas of law
  • Carolyn received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Carolyn practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carolyn E. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 Carolyn E. Smith

Where is Carolyn E. Smith's law office located?
Carolyn E. Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Alston And Bird Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carolyn E. Smith handle?
Carolyn E. Smith focuses on probate, business, tax, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carolyn E. Smith practiced law?
Carolyn E. Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Carolyn E. Smith go to law school?
Carolyn E. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Carolyn E. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1981
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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