Atty. Heather Wilkinson Smith

Atty. Heather Wilkinson Smith

Heather Wilkinson Smith is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, litigation, government enforcement. Heather received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Wilkinson Smith at a glance

Heather Wilkinson Smith is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation and government. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2009) and Colgate University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heather Wilkinson Smith is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, litigation, government enforcement
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Heather practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Wilkinson Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather Wilkinson Smith

Where is Heather Wilkinson Smith's law office located?
Heather Wilkinson Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Wilkinson Smith handle?
Heather Wilkinson Smith focuses on litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Heather Wilkinson Smith practiced law?
Heather Wilkinson Smith has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Heather Wilkinson Smith go to law school?
Heather Wilkinson Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Heather Wilkinson Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2009
B.A.
Colgate University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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