Atty. Patrick Joseph Smith
Patrick Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, white collar, corporate crime and investigations, securities enforcement and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1983, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Litigation And Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 19+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Joseph Smith at a Glance
Patrick Joseph Smith is a Partner; Co-Chair, White Collar, Corporate Crime and Investigations Practice based in New York, New York, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on white collar, securities, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and Ninth Circuits and U.S. District Court, Southern and East (2007). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. History, 1983). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Joseph Smith
- Patrick Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, white collar, corporate crime and investigations, securities enforcement and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1983, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Patrick practices at DLA Piper LLP in New York, NY
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Patrick Joseph Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Joseph Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
White Collar Crimes in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Patrick Joseph 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 Joseph Smith's practice in the field of white collar, securities, health care, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Joseph Smith brings 19+ 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 white collar, securities, and health care, Patrick Joseph Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Patrick Joseph 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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