Atty. John M Smallwood

Atty. John M Smallwood

Mr. John M Smallwood is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, employment law and 1 other area of law.

Bethesda Bethesda 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John M Smallwood at a glance

John M Smallwood is a personal injury, employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1980), District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of C (1981), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1981). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1980) and Indiana University (M.A. Washington, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John M Smallwood is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from Indiana University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John M Smallwood's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John M Smallwood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John M Smallwood is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John M Smallwood is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John M Smallwood is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 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 John M Smallwood

Where is John M Smallwood's law office located?
John M Smallwood's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M Smallwood handle?
John M Smallwood focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John M Smallwood practiced law?
John M Smallwood has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John M Smallwood go to law school?
John M Smallwood earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (M.A. Washington, 1974).
How can I contact John M Smallwood for a consultation?
You can contact John M Smallwood 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 M Smallwood received?
John M Smallwood's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1980
M.A. Washington
Indiana University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of C
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1981

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