Atty. Robert Alan Smith
Robert Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing franchising, licensing, real estate and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years.
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Robert Alan Smith is a real estate, ip, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in New York (1962) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1962) and Trinity College (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing franchising, licensing, real estate and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
- Robert practices in Washington, DC
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Alan Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert Alan Smith is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Robert Alan Smith is one of 19,927 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
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.
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