Atty. Richard B. Smith

Atty. Richard B. Smith

Richard B. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, business and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Richard B. Smith at a glance

Richard B. Smith is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1990). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1990) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S. Biomedical, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard B. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, business and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1979, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Richard practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard B. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard B. 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.

Richard B. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

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

Richard B. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard B. Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

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

Richard B. Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard B. Smith

Where is Richard B. Smith's law office located?
Richard B. Smith's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is McDermott Will & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard B. Smith handle?
Richard B. Smith focuses on business, ip, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Richard B. Smith practiced law?
Richard B. Smith has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Richard B. Smith go to law school?
Richard B. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Biomedical, 1979).
How can I contact Richard B. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Richard B. 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 Richard B. Smith received?
Richard B. Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1990
B.S. Biomedical
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1990

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