Atty. Michael J. Smith, Jr

Atty. Michael J. Smith, Jr

Michael J. Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing construction, real property, land use and 16 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (206) 926-8818 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael J. Smith, Jr at a glance

Michael J. Smith, Jr is a wills, contracts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), District of Columbia (1988), Washington (Inactive) (1993), and Florida (2009). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and American University, Washington, DC (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing construction, real property, land use and 16 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from American University, Washington, DC in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Smith, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Michael J. Smith, Jr is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Washington →

Contracts

Michael J. Smith, Jr is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

Michael J. Smith, Jr is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael J. Smith, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J. Smith, Jr

Where is Michael J. Smith, Jr's law office located?
Michael J. Smith, Jr's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Smith, Jr handle?
Michael J. Smith, Jr focuses on wills, contracts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael J. Smith, Jr practiced law?
Michael J. Smith, Jr has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael J. Smith, Jr go to law school?
Michael J. Smith, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Michael J. Smith, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
American University, Washington, DC
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1993
Florida
Admitted: 2009

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