Atty. Dale Thomas Smith

Atty. Dale Thomas Smith

Dale Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business law, administrative law and 4 other areas of law. Dale received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Dale Thomas Smith at a glance

Dale Thomas Smith is a formation, business, ip, m&a, and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1996) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1999). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia (J.D., 1996) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dale Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business law, administrative law and 4 other areas of law
  • Dale received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Dale practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Dale Thomas Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Dale Thomas Smith is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Dale Thomas Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Dale Thomas Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dale Thomas Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Dale Thomas Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dale Thomas Smith

Where is Dale Thomas Smith's law office located?
Dale Thomas Smith's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dale Thomas Smith handle?
Dale Thomas Smith focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Dale Thomas Smith practiced law?
Dale Thomas Smith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Dale Thomas Smith go to law school?
Dale Thomas Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Dale Thomas Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1996
B.S.B.A.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1999

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