Atty. Michael F. Smith

Atty. Michael F. Smith

Michael F. Smith is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, agricultural law.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Michael F. Smith at a glance

Michael F. Smith is a litigation, appellate, and agriculture attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995), District of Columbia (2007), Maryland (2010), and Arizona (2011). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael F. Smith is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, agricultural law
  • Michael has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael F. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

Michael F. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

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

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

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Michael F. Smith is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael F. Smith's law office located?
Michael F. 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 Michael F. Smith handle?
Michael F. Smith focuses on litigation, appellate, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael F. Smith practiced law?
Michael F. Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
How can I contact Michael F. Smith for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
Maryland
Admitted: 2010
Arizona
Admitted: 2011

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