Atty. David Forrest Smutny

Atty. David Forrest Smutny

Mr. David Forrest Smutny is a lawyer practicing commercial, antitrust and trade regulation.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About David Forrest Smutny at a glance

David Forrest Smutny is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Orrick Herrington And Sutcliffe Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1992). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1990) and University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Forrest Smutny is a lawyer practicing commercial, antitrust and trade regulation
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Forrest Smutny's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing 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

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Where is David Forrest Smutny's law office located?
David Forrest Smutny's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Orrick Herrington And Sutcliffe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Forrest Smutny handle?
David Forrest Smutny focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Forrest Smutny practiced law?
David Forrest Smutny has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Forrest Smutny go to law school?
David Forrest Smutny earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1990
B.A.
University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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