Atty. G. Nelson Smith III

Atty. G. Nelson Smith III

G. Nelson Smith III is a lawyer practicing environmental law, regulatory law, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Potomac Potomac 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About G. Nelson Smith III at a glance

G. Nelson Smith III is a personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Potomac, Maryland. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1986). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1986) and Howard University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • G. Nelson Smith III is a lawyer practicing environmental law, regulatory law, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • G. Nelson received a B.A. degree from Howard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • G. Nelson practices in Potomac, MD

Practice Areas Explained

G. Nelson Smith III's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

G. Nelson Smith III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

G. Nelson Smith III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

G. Nelson Smith III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Product Liability

G. Nelson Smith III is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

G. Nelson Smith III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about G. Nelson Smith III

Where is G. Nelson Smith III's law office located?
G. Nelson Smith III's law practice is located in Potomac, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does G. Nelson Smith III handle?
G. Nelson Smith III focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has G. Nelson Smith III practiced law?
G. Nelson Smith III has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did G. Nelson Smith III go to law school?
G. Nelson Smith III earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact G. Nelson Smith III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1986
B.A.
Howard University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1986

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