Atty. David Farrell Smith

Atty. David Farrell Smith

Mr. David Farrell Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, antitrust & trade law, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David Farrell Smith at a glance

David Farrell Smith is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Cozen Oconnor. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on formation, government, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1981) and Duke University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Farrell Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, antitrust & trade law, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Cozen O'Connor in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Farrell Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David Farrell Smith is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David Farrell Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

David Farrell Smith is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

David Farrell Smith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Farrell Smith

Where is David Farrell Smith's law office located?
David Farrell Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cozen Oconnor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Farrell Smith handle?
David Farrell Smith focuses on formation, government, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Farrell Smith practiced law?
David Farrell Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David Farrell Smith go to law school?
David Farrell Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David Farrell Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1981
B.A.
Duke University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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