Atty. Patricia A. Smith

Atty. Patricia A. Smith

Patricia A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance coverage.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Patricia A. Smith at a glance

Patricia A. Smith is an U.S. Dept. of Jus. Dept. Trial Atty. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1977) and New York (1992). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1991) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patricia A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance coverage
  • Patricia A. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1985, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Patricia A. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Patricia A. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patricia A. 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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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patricia A. Smith

Where is Patricia A. Smith's law office located?
Patricia A. Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patricia A. Smith handle?
Patricia A. Smith focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Patricia A. Smith practiced law?
Patricia A. Smith has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Patricia A. Smith go to law school?
Patricia A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Patricia A. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 1992

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