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About Christopher R. Smith at a glance
Christopher R. Smith is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Verrill Dana LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, health care, and international. Admitted to practice in Maine (1999), Washington, D.C (2000), and Commonwealth of Massachusetts District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2006). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Harvard University (A.B., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Christopher R. Smith is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, nonprofit & tax-exempt organizations, international trade & transactions and 5 other areas of law
- Christopher received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Christopher practices at Verrill Dana LLP in Portland, ME and 1 other location
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Christopher R. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher R. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher R. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Christopher R. Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maine →
Christopher R. Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Christopher R. Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Maine →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Christopher R. Smith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine 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 Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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