Atty. Michael Bernard Smith

Atty. Michael Bernard Smith

Michael Bernard Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, health care and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

New York New York 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (332) 209-4418

Profile Summary

About Michael Bernard Smith at a glance

Michael Bernard Smith is an Attorney based in New York, New York. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, litigation, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2001), California United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States District (2005), and Massachusetts (2013). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Harvard University (A.B., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Bernard Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, class actions, health care and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Bernard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Bernard Smith

Where is Michael Bernard Smith's law office located?
Michael Bernard Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Bernard Smith handle?
Michael Bernard Smith focuses on ip, class action, litigation, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Bernard Smith practiced law?
Michael Bernard Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Bernard Smith go to law school?
Michael Bernard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (A.B., 1997).
How can I contact Michael Bernard Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2000
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001
California United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States District
Admitted: 2005
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2013

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