Atty. Peter M. Smith
Peter M. Smith is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex litigation, antitrust.
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Peter M. Smith is a criminal defense, white collar, and litigation attorney based in St. Michaels, Maryland. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1971), Alaska (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1971) and King's College (B.A., 1962). Serves clients in St. Michaels, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter M. Smith is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex litigation, antitrust
- Peter received a B.A. degree from King's College in 1962, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Peter practices in St. Michaels, MD
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 St. Michaels 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 venue, 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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