Atty. Michael J. Smith
Michael J. Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, disability, employment and 7 other areas of law.
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About Michael J. Smith at a glance
Michael J. Smith is a Disability Rights WA based in Seattle, Washington. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, securities, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1983) and Earlham College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, disability, employment and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Earlham College in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Michael practices in Seattle, WA
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Michael J. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael J. Smith is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Washington →
Michael J. Smith is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael J. Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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