Atty. Michael H. Smith

Atty. Michael H. Smith

Michael H. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (771) 202-7445 Book Appointment

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About Michael H. Smith at a glance

Michael H. Smith is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Wilmerhale. They haand 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. Electrical, 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael H. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Michael H. received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael H. practices at WilmerHale in Washington, DC

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Practforg 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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Michael H. Smith's law office located?
Michael H. Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmerhale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael H. Smith has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Michael H. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S. Electrical, 2005).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2009
B.S. Electrical
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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