Atty. Paul Wideman Smail

Atty. Paul Wideman Smail

Paul Wideman Smail is a lawyer practicing environment & energy law, administrative law, agriculture law and 8 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Washington College, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Annapolis Annapolis 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Paul Wideman Smail at a glance

Paul Wideman Smail is a zoning, litigation, environmental, government, and agriculture attorney based in Annapolis, Maryland. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2008) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2009). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Washington College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Wideman Smail is a lawyer practicing environment & energy law, administrative law, agriculture law and 8 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Washington College, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Paul practices in Annapolis, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Wideman Smail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Wideman Smail handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Paul Wideman Smail is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Paul Wideman Smail is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Paul Wideman Smail is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Paul Wideman Smail is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Annapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Wideman Smail

Where is Paul Wideman Smail's law office located?
Paul Wideman Smail's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Wideman Smail handle?
Paul Wideman Smail focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Paul Wideman Smail practiced law?
Paul Wideman Smail has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Paul Wideman Smail go to law school?
Paul Wideman Smail earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (—).
How can I contact Paul Wideman Smail for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2008
Washington College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2009

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