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Eric H. Smith is a ip and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in California (1969) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Supreme Court of th (1971). Educated at School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University (M.A. International, 1969) and University of California at Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall (J.D., 1967). Active member of American Bar Association Federal Communications Bar Association International Technology Law Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Eric H. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, international law, global trade & investment
- Eric received a M.A. degree from School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University in 1969, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Eric practices in Washington, DC
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Eric H. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric H. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric H. Smith is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Eric H. Smith is one of 36,155 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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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