Atty. James M. Smith
James M. Smith is a lawyer practicing banking law, creditors rights, bankruptcy.
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James M. Smith is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Gebhardt & Smith LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1974) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1975). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1974) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Smith is a lawyer practicing banking law, creditors rights, bankruptcy
- James M. received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James M. practices at Gebhardt & Smith LLP in Baltimore, MD
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James M. Smith is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →
James M. Smith is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Maryland →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James M. Smith is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →
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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 venue, 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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