Atty. Ralph Harrison Smith II

Atty. Ralph Harrison Smith II

Mr. Ralph Harrison Smith II is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, business & commercial transactions, corporate & securities and 5 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (205) 855-3769 Book Appointment

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About Ralph Harrison Smith II at a glance

Ralph Harrison Smith II is a Special Counsel based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, ip, white collar, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and Alabama (1982). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1979) and Oxford University, England (M.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Martin's In-The-Pines Nursing and Retirement Community (Trustee, 1988-1990 President, 1990) •Highlands Day School (Trustee, 1985-1989) •Leadership Birmingham (1988) •Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation (Founding Director, 1993) •Order of St and 2013 to date) •Oxford University (Recipient of the Distinguished Friend of Oxford Award, 2015) •Rotaract Club of Birmingham (Recipient of The Mentor Birmingham Award, 2012) •Rotary Club of Birmingham (Director/Vice-President, 1988-1989, 1990-1991, 2001-20, John. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Ralph Harrison Smith II is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, business & commercial transactions, corporate & securities and 5 other areas of law
  • Ralph Harrison received a M.A. in Politics degree from Oxford University, England in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Ralph Harrison practices at Jones Walker LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph Harrison Smith II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph Harrison Smith II 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Ralph Harrison Smith II is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alabama →

White Collar Crimes

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ralph Harrison Smith II

Where is Ralph Harrison Smith II's law office located?
Ralph Harrison Smith II's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Jones Walker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph Harrison Smith II handle?
Ralph Harrison Smith II focuses on business, ip, white collar, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Ralph Harrison Smith II practiced law?
Ralph Harrison Smith II has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Ralph Harrison Smith II go to law school?
Ralph Harrison Smith II earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (M.A., 1976).
How can I contact Ralph Harrison Smith II for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ralph Harrison Smith II received?
Ralph Harrison Smith II's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1979
M.A.
Oxford University, England
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Alabama
Admitted: 1982

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