Atty. R. Gordon Smith

Atty. R. Gordon Smith

R. Gordon Smith is a lawyer practicing banking, appeals, securities & corporate finance and 3 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Gordon Smith at a glance

R. Gordon Smith is a Counsel based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1964). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1964) and University of Bordeaux, France (Fulbright Scholar, 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Gordon Smith is a lawyer practicing banking, appeals, securities & corporate finance and 3 other areas of law
  • R. received a degree from University of Bordeaux, France in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • R. practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

R. Gordon Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

R. Gordon Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

R. Gordon Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

R. Gordon Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Gordon Smith

Where is R. Gordon Smith's law office located?
R. Gordon Smith's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Gordon Smith handle?
R. Gordon Smith focuses on business, m&a, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has R. Gordon Smith practiced law?
R. Gordon Smith has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did R. Gordon Smith go to law school?
R. Gordon Smith earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (Fulbright Scholar, 1961).
How can I contact R. Gordon Smith for a consultation?
You can contact R. Gordon Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R. Gordon Smith received?
R. Gordon Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1964
Fulbright Scholar
University of Bordeaux, France
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1964

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