Atty. David Arthur Smart
David Arthur Smart is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy. David received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Energy & More Attorney · Serving Franklin, TN · 42+ Years Experience
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About David Arthur Smart at a Glance
David Arthur Smart is an East Kentucky Power Cooperative based in Franklin, Tennessee. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984), Virginia (1987), District of Columbia (1988), and Kentucky (1990). Educated at Louisiana State University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Arthur Smart
- David Arthur Smart is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy
- David received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
- David practices in Franklin, TN
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David Arthur Smart's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Arthur Smart handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Franklin.
Environmental Law in Franklin
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David Arthur Smart is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →
Energy & Utilities Law in Franklin
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Franklin
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Franklin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Franklin-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 Franklin Choose David Arthur Smart
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 David Arthur Smart's practice in the field of environmental and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Arthur Smart brings 42+ 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 Louisiana, Virginia, and District of Columbia, David Arthur Smart can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental and energy, David Arthur Smart can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Franklin
A Franklin-based practice means David Arthur Smart 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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