Atty. David Michael Smith

Atty. David Michael Smith

David Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, civil rights and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Washington Washington 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (771) 240-4078

Profile Summary

About David Michael Smith at a glance

David Michael Smith is a litigation, civil rights, government, and maritime attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001), District of Columbia (2006), and Pennsylvania (2009). Educated at University of Alabama J.D. (—) and University of Alabama B.A. (—). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

David Michael Smith is one of 118,414 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 Michael Smith is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 venue, 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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Where is David Michael Smith's law office located?
David Michael Smith'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 Michael Smith handle?
David Michael Smith focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Michael Smith practiced law?
David Michael Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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Education

University of Alabama J.D.
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University of Alabama B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2009

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