Atty. Donald Howard Smith

Atty. Donald Howard Smith

Mr. Donald Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing transportation, administrative law appeals, antitrust and unfair competition and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (771) 328-7561 Book Appointment

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About Donald Howard Smith at a glance

Donald Howard Smith is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, breach of contract, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Distric (1987). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Indiana University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Donald Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing transportation, administrative law appeals, antitrust and unfair competition and 8 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Donald practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Howard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Breach of Contract

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Donald Howard Smith

Where is Donald Howard Smith's law office located?
Donald Howard Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Howard Smith handle?
Donald Howard Smith focuses on contracts, breach of contract, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Donald Howard Smith practiced law?
Donald Howard Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Donald Howard Smith go to law school?
Donald Howard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Donald Howard Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Distric
Admitted: 1987

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