Atty. Laura Katherine Smith

Atty. Laura Katherine Smith

Ms. Laura Katherine Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation: personal injury, appellate: civil.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Laura Katherine Smith at a glance

Laura Katherine Smith is a personal injury, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Texas (2007). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Laura Katherine Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation: personal injury, appellate: civil
  • Laura has been licensed for 19 years
  • Laura practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Katherine Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Katherine Smith 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.

Laura Katherine Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Laura Katherine Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Laura Katherine Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Laura Katherine Smith's law office located?
Laura Katherine Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Katherine Smith handle?
Laura Katherine Smith focuses on personal injury, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Laura Katherine Smith practiced law?
Laura Katherine Smith has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
How can I contact Laura Katherine Smith for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2007

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