Atty. Nathaniel Lee Smith

Atty. Nathaniel Lee Smith

Nathaniel Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing capital markets, leveraged finance & lending, intellectual property & technology transactions. Nathaniel received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2005, and has been licensed for 15 years.

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Profile Summary

About Nathaniel Lee Smith at a glance

Nathaniel Lee Smith is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in California District of Columbia (2011). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nathaniel Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing capital markets, leveraged finance & lending, intellectual property & technology transactions
  • Nathaniel received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2005, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Nathaniel practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Nathaniel Lee Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing 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 substantive 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 substantive 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 Nathaniel Lee Smith's law office located?
Nathaniel Lee Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathaniel Lee Smith handle?
Nathaniel Lee Smith focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Nathaniel Lee Smith practiced law?
Nathaniel Lee Smith has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Nathaniel Lee Smith go to law school?
Nathaniel Lee Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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