Atty. Patrick J Smith
Mr. Patrick J Smith is a lawyer practicing business tax, corporate tax, tax accounting and 2 other areas of law.
Business & Tax & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 45+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J Smith at a Glance
Patrick J Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ivins, Phillips & Barker Chartered. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on irs, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts (J.D., 1981) and Florida International University (M.S.M. Harvard, 1979). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations District of Columbia Bar Association American Bar Association: Section of Taxation Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J Smith
- Mr. Patrick J Smith is a lawyer practicing business tax, corporate tax, tax accounting and 2 other areas of law
- Patrick received a degree from Florida International University in 1979, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Patrick practices at Ivins, Phillips & Barker Chartered in Washington, DC
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Patrick J Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
IRS Disputes & Audits in Washington
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Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Patrick J Smith is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Patrick J Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick J Smith's practice in the field of irs, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J Smith brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering irs, business, and tax, Patrick J Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Patrick J Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick J Smith Handles in Washington
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