Atty. John Gregory Smith

Atty. John Gregory Smith

John Gregory Smith is a lawyer practicing business organization, business transactions, estate planning and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Case Institute of Technology in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Annapolis Annapolis 53 Years Experience 53 year
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About John Gregory Smith at a glance

John Gregory Smith is a patent, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Annapolis, Maryland. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1973), Maryland (1978), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1979). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1972) and Case Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E. University, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Anne Arundel County and Maryland State Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Gregory Smith is a lawyer practicing business organization, business transactions, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Case Institute of Technology in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices in Annapolis, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John Gregory Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

John Gregory Smith is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

John Gregory Smith is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

John Gregory Smith is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Gregory Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Gregory Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Annapolis 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Gregory Smith

Where is John Gregory Smith's law office located?
John Gregory Smith's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gregory Smith handle?
John Gregory Smith focuses on patent, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John Gregory Smith practiced law?
John Gregory Smith has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Gregory Smith go to law school?
John Gregory Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S.E.E. University, 1966).
How can I contact John Gregory Smith for a consultation?
You can contact John Gregory Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Gregory Smith received?
John Gregory Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1972
B.S.E.E. University
Case Institute of Technology
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
Maryland
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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