Atty. Shawn E. Smith

Atty. Shawn E. Smith

Shawn E. Smith is a lawyer practicing civil defense litigation, insurance defense.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (223) 234-1413

Profile Summary

About Shawn E. Smith at a glance

Shawn E. Smith is a criminal defense, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in PA (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of PA (2001), and U.S. District Court, Western District of PA (2003). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2000) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shawn E. Smith is a lawyer practicing civil defense litigation, insurance defense
  • Shawn received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Shawn practices in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn E. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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

Shawn E. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Shawn E. Smith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Harrisburg 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 venue, 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 Shawn E. Smith

Where is Shawn E. Smith's law office located?
Shawn E. Smith's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn E. Smith handle?
Shawn E. Smith focuses on criminal defense, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Shawn E. Smith practiced law?
Shawn E. Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Shawn E. Smith go to law school?
Shawn E. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Shawn E. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Shawn E. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
- 2000
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1997

Bar Admissions

PA
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of PA
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Western District of PA
Admitted: 2003

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