Atty. Donald W Smith
Mr. Donald W Smith is a lawyer practicing partnership law, business law, advertising and marketing and 5 other areas of law.
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Donald W Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1978) and University of Virginia (M.A. Yale, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Donald W Smith is a lawyer practicing partnership law, business law, advertising and marketing and 5 other areas of law
- Donald received a M.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1969, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Donald practices at K&L Gates LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Donald W Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Donald W Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Donald W Smith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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