Atty. Stephen R. Smith

Atty. Stephen R. Smith

Stephen R. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen R. Smith at a glance

Stephen R. Smith is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1994), Massachusetts (1996), District of Columbia (1997), and Virginia (2011). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1994) and Villanova University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen R. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Stephen practices at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen R. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen R. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen R. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen R. Smith

Where is Stephen R. Smith's law office located?
Stephen R. Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen R. Smith handle?
Stephen R. Smith focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen R. Smith practiced law?
Stephen R. Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Stephen R. Smith go to law school?
Stephen R. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Stephen R. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1994
B.A.
Villanova University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1994
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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