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John J. Smith is a business attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975), New York (1981), Massachusetts (1996), and Virginia (1998). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1974) and Columbia University (A.B., 1968). Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John J. Smith is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, commercial transactions
- John received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices in Bethesda, MD
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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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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 Bethesda 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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