Atty. Michael L Smith

Atty. Michael L Smith

Michael L Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, education law, litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Seattle Seattle 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael L Smith at a glance

Michael L Smith is an Unified Sch. Dist. Offc. of the Gen. Coun. based in Seattle, Washington. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in California (2001), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2002), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2004), and Washington (2021). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 2001) and Willamette University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael L Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, education law, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael L Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L 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.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael L Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael L Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 L Smith

Where is Michael L Smith's law office located?
Michael L Smith's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael L Smith handle?
Michael L Smith focuses on litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael L Smith practiced law?
Michael L Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael L Smith go to law school?
Michael L Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Michael L Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 2001
B.A.
Willamette University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2004
Washington
Admitted: 2021

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