Atty. Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr.

Atty. Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr.

Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use. Robert McDonagh received a B.S. degree from Golden Gate University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. at a glance

Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Kandl Gates Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on zoning and environmental. Admitted to practice in Utah (1981), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1983), California (2005), and Washington (2014). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1981) and Golden Gate University (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use
  • Robert McDonagh received a B.S. degree from Golden Gate University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Robert McDonagh practices at K&L Gates LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr.

Where is Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr.'s law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Kandl Gates Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. handle?
Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. focuses on zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. practiced law?
Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. go to law school?
Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Robert McDonagh Smith, Jr. for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1981
B.S.
Golden Gate University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 2005
Washington
Admitted: 2014

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