Atty. Michael J. Smith
Michael J. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation.
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Michael J. Smith is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1994), and Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Villanova University (B.A. Economics, 1989). Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Pennsylvania Defense Institute Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation
- Michael J. received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael J. practices at Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia, PA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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