Atty. Gare Alan Smith

Atty. Gare Alan Smith

Gare Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, ethics & professional responsibility, cleantech & renewables and 6 other areas of law. Gare received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Gare Alan Smith at a glance

Gare Alan Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Foley Hoag Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, government, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth (1986). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1983) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gare Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, ethics & professional responsibility, cleantech & renewables and 6 other areas of law
  • Gare received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Gare practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Gare Alan Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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International Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gare Alan Smith

Where is Gare Alan Smith's law office located?
Gare Alan Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Foley Hoag Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gare Alan Smith handle?
Gare Alan Smith focuses on business, government, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Gare Alan Smith practiced law?
Gare Alan Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Gare Alan Smith go to law school?
Gare Alan Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Gare Alan Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth
Admitted: 1986

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