Atty. Peter M. Smith

Atty. Peter M. Smith

Peter M. Smith is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, complex litigation, antitrust.

St. Michaels St. Michaels 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (240) 509-0962

Profile Summary

About Peter M. Smith at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Peter M. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter M. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Peter M. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter M. Smith

Where is Peter M. Smith's law office located?
Peter M. Smith's law practice is located in St. Michaels, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter M. Smith handle?
Peter M. Smith focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Peter M. Smith practiced law?
Peter M. Smith has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Peter M. Smith go to law school?
Peter M. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact Peter M. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1971
B.A.
King's College
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1971
Alaska
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987

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