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.
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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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- 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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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.
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