Atty. David Stewart Smith

Atty. David Stewart Smith

David Stewart Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate & incorporation, securities offerings and 1 other area of law. David received a A.B. degree from Hamilton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Stewart Smith at a glance

David Stewart Smith is an Of Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Troutman Pepper Locke. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), New Jersey (1987), Ohio (1993), and West Virginia (inactive) (1993). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Hamilton College (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Stewart Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate & incorporation, securities offerings and 1 other area of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Hamilton College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Troutman Pepper Locke in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David Stewart Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David Stewart Smith is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Stewart Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Stewart Smith

Where is David Stewart Smith's law office located?
David Stewart Smith's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Troutman Pepper Locke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Stewart Smith handle?
David Stewart Smith focuses on formation, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David Stewart Smith practiced law?
David Stewart Smith has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Stewart Smith go to law school?
David Stewart Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact David Stewart Smith for a consultation?
You can contact David Stewart Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Stewart Smith received?
David Stewart Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law
- 1980
A.B.
Hamilton College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
Ohio
Admitted: 1993
West Virginia (inactive)
Admitted: 1993

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