Atty. David B. Smith

Atty. David B. Smith

Mr. David B.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 53 Years Experience 53 Year
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Profile Summary

About David B. Smith at a glance

David B. Smith is a Senior Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973) and Wisconsin (1975). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Iowa (B.S.M.E., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David B. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
  • David received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Iowa in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • David practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

David B. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B. Smith

Where is David B. Smith's law office located?
David B. Smith's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Smith handle?
David B. Smith focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has David B. Smith practiced law?
David B. Smith has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did David B. Smith go to law school?
David B. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S.M.E., 1970).
How can I contact David B. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact David B. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David B. Smith received?
David B. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
- 1973
B.S.M.E.
University of Iowa
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1973
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975

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