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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.
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- 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
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David B. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
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 →
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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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