Atty. Tefft Weldon Smith
Tefft Weldon Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, antitrust & competition, appellate litigation and 7 other areas of law. Tefft received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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Tefft Weldon Smith is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, m&a, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Cou (1998). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1971) and Brown University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Tefft Weldon Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, antitrust & competition, appellate litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Tefft received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Tefft practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location
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Tefft Weldon Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tefft Weldon Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Tefft Weldon Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tefft Weldon Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Tefft Weldon Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Tefft Weldon Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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