Atty. David Joseph Smith-Watts

Atty. David Joseph Smith-Watts

David Joseph Smith-Watts is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, litigation, appeals and 2 other areas of law. David has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About David Joseph Smith-Watts at a glance

David Joseph Smith-Watts is a bankruptcy, litigation, environmental, appellate, and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Joseph Smith-Watts is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, litigation, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • David has been licensed for 18 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Smith-Watts's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Joseph Smith-Watts is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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International Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

Common questions about David Joseph Smith-Watts

Where is David Joseph Smith-Watts's law office located?
David Joseph Smith-Watts's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Smith-Watts handle?
David Joseph Smith-Watts focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, environmental, appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Joseph Smith-Watts practiced law?
David Joseph Smith-Watts has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008

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