Atty. Susan Ann Smith

Atty. Susan Ann Smith

Susan Ann Smith is a lawyer practicing communications & media, government, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1988, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Ann Smith at a glance

Susan Ann Smith is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ballard Spahr Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on ip, government, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), Maryland (1994), District of Columbia (1997), and California (2003). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 1991) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Ann Smith is a lawyer practicing communications & media, government, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1988, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Susan practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Ann Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Ann 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.

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Susan Ann Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Susan Ann Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Susan Ann Smith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Susan Ann Smith

Where is Susan Ann Smith's law office located?
Susan Ann Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ballard Spahr Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Ann Smith handle?
Susan Ann Smith focuses on ip, government, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Susan Ann Smith practiced law?
Susan Ann Smith has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Susan Ann Smith go to law school?
Susan Ann Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Susan Ann Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1991
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
Maryland
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2003

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