Atty. Stafford Smiley
Stafford Smiley is a lawyer practicing business, private client, international tax and 4 other areas of law. Stafford received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Stafford Smiley is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Caplin And Drysdale Chartered. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on irs, business, bankruptcy, tax, and international tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1976) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Co (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1976) and Yale University B.A. summa cum laude Yale University B.A. 1970Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Other Professional Affiliations Member, American Bar Association Member, International Fiscal Association Member, U, S, and Council for International Business Professional Activities Mr. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stafford Smiley is a lawyer practicing business, private client, international tax and 4 other areas of law
- Stafford received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Stafford practices at Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered in Washington, DC
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Stafford Smiley is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stafford Smiley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stafford Smiley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Stafford Smiley is one of 1,693 international tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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 andnue, 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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