Atty. John Francis Smith III
John Francis Smith III is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, commercial litigation and disputes, financial industry group and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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John Francis Smith III is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court (1970). Educated at Yale University Law School (LL.B., 1970) and Princeton University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Francis Smith III is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, commercial litigation and disputes, financial industry group and 1 other area of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years
- John practices at Reed Smith LLP in Philadelphia, PA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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