Atty. Ryan A. Smith

Atty. Ryan A. Smith

Ryan A. Smith is a lawyer practicing water law, indian law, natural resources and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (713) 374-3556

Profile Summary

About Ryan A. Smith at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan A. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan A. Smith

Where is Ryan A. Smith's law office located?
Ryan A. Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan A. Smith handle?
Ryan A. Smith focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ryan A. Smith practiced law?
Ryan A. Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Ryan A. Smith go to law school?
Ryan A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Ryan A. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Arizona State University College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
Arizona State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Arizona US District Court, District of Arizona US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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