Atty. Ethan Smith

Atty. Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, legal research and writing and 8 other areas of law. Ethan has been licensed for 12 years.

Seattle Seattle 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (206) 594-0684

Profile Summary

About Ethan Smith at a glance

Ethan Smith is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc.. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (2014) and Washington (2016). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2013). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ethan Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, legal research and writing and 8 other areas of law
  • Ethan has been licensed for 12 years
  • Ethan practices at Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Ethan Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Tax Law

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ethan Smith

Where is Ethan Smith's law office located?
Ethan Smith's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ethan Smith handle?
Ethan Smith focuses on contracts, business, ip, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Ethan Smith practiced law?
Ethan Smith has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Ethan Smith go to law school?
Ethan Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Ethan Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2014
Washington
Admitted: 2016

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