Atty. Harrison Claude Smith

Atty. Harrison Claude Smith

Mr. Harrison Claude Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, tax, real estate finance and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Harrison Claude Smith at a glance

Harrison Claude Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Krooth And Altman Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979), and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (B.S., 1976). Active member of inactive, The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Harrison Claude Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, tax, real estate finance and 1 other area of law
  • Harrison received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Harrison practices at Krooth & Altman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Harrison Claude Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Harrison Claude Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Harrison Claude Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 Harrison Claude Smith

Where is Harrison Claude Smith's law office located?
Harrison Claude Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Krooth And Altman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harrison Claude Smith handle?
Harrison Claude Smith focuses on real estate, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Harrison Claude Smith practiced law?
Harrison Claude Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Harrison Claude Smith go to law school?
Harrison Claude Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Harrison Claude Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1979
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980

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