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About Douglas W. Smith at a glance
Douglas W. Smith is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Van Ness Feldman. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Yale Law School JD (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas W. Smith is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, environmental and natural resources, litigation
- Douglas has been licensed for 39 years
- Douglas practices at Van Ness Feldman LLP in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Douglas W. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Douglas W. Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Douglas W. Smith is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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