Atty. Russell A. Smith

Atty. Russell A. Smith

Russell A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Russell A. Smith at a glance

Russell A. Smith is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at SmithDehn, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth and Sixth Circuits and U.S. District Court, Southern District o (1986) and New York (1988). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1985) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Russell A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Russell practices at SmithDehn, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Russell A. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell A. Smith

Where is Russell A. Smith's law office located?
Russell A. Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is SmithDehn, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell A. Smith handle?
Russell A. Smith focuses on trademark, copyright, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Russell A. Smith practiced law?
Russell A. Smith has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Russell A. Smith go to law school?
Russell A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Russell A. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth and Sixth Circuits and U.S. District Court, Southern District o
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1988

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