Atty. James Ian Smiley

Atty. James Ian Smiley

James Ian Smiley is a lawyer practicing social security, workers compensation. James received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Ian Smiley at a glance

James Ian Smiley is a workers comp, ssd, and securities attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1993), Pennsylvania (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1994). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1993) and University of North Carolina, Greensboro (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Ian Smiley is a lawyer practicing social security, workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Ian Smiley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ian Smiley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Ian Smiley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Ian Smiley is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Maryland →

Securities Law

James Ian Smiley is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Baltimore 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 James Ian Smiley

Where is James Ian Smiley's law office located?
James Ian Smiley's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ian Smiley handle?
James Ian Smiley focuses on workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Ian Smiley practiced law?
James Ian Smiley has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Ian Smiley go to law school?
James Ian Smiley earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1993
B.A.
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1993
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1994

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