Atty. Ryan A. Smith
Ryan A. Smith is a lawyer practicing water law, indian law, natural resources and 1 other area of law.
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Ryan A. Smith is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Arizona US District Court, District of Arizona US Supreme Court (1998) and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Arizona State University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Arizona State University (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan A. Smith is a lawyer practicing water law, indian law, natural resources and 1 other area of law
- Ryan A. received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Ryan A. practices at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP in Washington, DC
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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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