Atty. Shannon Black Smith

Atty. Shannon Black Smith

Shannon Black Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, defective and dangerous products. Shannon received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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Profile Summary

About Shannon Black Smith at a glance

Shannon Black Smith is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2004), New Jersey (2004), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jerse (2004). Educated at Villanova University Law School (J.D., 2004) and Gettysburg College (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shannon Black Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, defective and dangerous products
  • Shannon received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Shannon practices at Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Shannon Black Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Shannon Black Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Shannon Black Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Shannon Black Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shannon Black Smith

Where is Shannon Black Smith's law office located?
Shannon Black Smith's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shannon Black Smith handle?
Shannon Black Smith focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Shannon Black Smith practiced law?
Shannon Black Smith has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Shannon Black Smith go to law school?
Shannon Black Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Shannon Black Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Gettysburg College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2004
New Jersey
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jerse
Admitted: 2004

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