Atty. Phillips Smith Peter
Phillips Smith Peter is a lawyer practicing government relations, federal legislative practice, regulatory and legislative support and 1 other area of law. Phillips received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years.
Federal Legislative Practice & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 66+ Years Experience
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About Phillips Smith Peter at a Glance
Phillips Smith Peter is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on government and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1960). Educated at University of Virginia Law School (J.D., 1959) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1954). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Phillips Smith Peter
- Phillips Smith Peter is a lawyer practicing government relations, federal legislative practice, regulatory and legislative support and 1 other area of law
- Phillips received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Phillips practices at Reed Smith LLP in Washington, DC
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Phillips Smith Peter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillips Smith Peter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Government & Administrative Law in Washington
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Health Care Law in Washington
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Phillips Smith Peter is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Phillips Smith Peter
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 Phillips Smith Peter's practice in the field of government and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Phillips Smith Peter brings 66+ 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 government and health care, Phillips Smith Peter 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 Phillips Smith Peter 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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