Atty. Chris Michael Smith
Chris Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing international law, construction & development, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Chris received a B.S. degree from Rutgers College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Construction / Development & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 50+ Years Experience
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About Chris Michael Smith at a Glance
Chris Michael Smith is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976) and New York (1977). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Rutgers College (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chris Michael Smith
- Chris Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing international law, construction & development, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- Chris received a B.S. degree from Rutgers College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Chris practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY
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Chris Michael Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Michael Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Securities Law in New York
Chris Michael Smith is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New York →
International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Chris Michael Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chris Michael Smith's practice in the field of business, real estate, securities, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Chris Michael Smith brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and New York, Chris Michael Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and securities, Chris Michael Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Chris Michael Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Chris Michael Smith Handles in New York
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