Atty. Ryan Walker Smith

Atty. Ryan Walker Smith

Ryan Walker Smith is a lawyer practicing utility patent procurement & prosecution, heavy industry, electronics & software and 6 other areas of law. Ryan received a M.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (571) 670-6919

Profile Summary

About Ryan Walker Smith at a glance

Ryan Walker Smith is a Senior Associate based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Oblon Mcclelland Maier And Neustadt L L P. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, employment, litigation, consumer, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008) and Supreme Court of Virginia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008). Educated at DePaul University College of Law J.D. Certificate in Patent Law (—) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S. Engineering Science Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S. Certificate in Management of Technology Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University B.S (—). Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ryan Walker Smith is a lawyer practicing utility patent procurement & prosecution, heavy industry, electronics & software and 6 other areas of law
  • Ryan received a M.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Ryan practices at Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Walker Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Employment Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Walker Smith

Where is Ryan Walker Smith's law office located?
Ryan Walker Smith's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Oblon Mcclelland Maier And Neustadt L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Walker Smith handle?
Ryan Walker Smith focuses on patent, employment, litigation, consumer, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Ryan Walker Smith practiced law?
Ryan Walker Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

DePaul University College of Law J.D. Certificate in Patent Law
- In Progress
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S. Engineering Science Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S. Certificate in Management of Technology Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University B.S
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008
Supreme Court of Virginia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2008

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