Atty. Gary A Smith

Atty. Gary A Smith

Gary A Smith is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, technical design consulting, trade secrets and 2 other areas of law. Gary received a M.S. degree from Air Force Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Southfield Southfield 56 Years Experience 56 year
Call (947) 237-6129

Profile Summary

About Gary A Smith at a glance

Gary A Smith is a Senior Attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Brooks Kushman P.C.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, trade secrets, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1970), Michigan (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1998), and Arizona (2009). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Air Force Institute of Technology (M.S. Systems, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary A Smith is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, technical design consulting, trade secrets and 2 other areas of law
  • Gary received a M.S. degree from Air Force Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Gary practices at Brooks Kushman P.C. in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Gary A Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Gary A Smith is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Gary A Smith is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Trade Secrets

Gary A Smith is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary A Smith

Where is Gary A Smith's law office located?
Gary A Smith's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is Brooks Kushman P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary A Smith handle?
Gary A Smith focuses on patent, real estate, ip, trade secrets, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Gary A Smith practiced law?
Gary A Smith has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Gary A Smith go to law school?
Gary A Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.S. Systems, 1993).
How can I contact Gary A Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Gary A Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary A Smith received?
Gary A Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1998
M.S. Systems
Air Force Institute of Technology
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1970
Michigan
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1998
Arizona
Admitted: 2009

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