Atty. Tefft Weldon Smith

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.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Tefft Weldon Smith at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tefft Weldon Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Tefft Weldon Smith

Where is Tefft Weldon Smith's law office located?
Tefft Weldon Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tefft Weldon Smith handle?
Tefft Weldon Smith focuses on criminal defense, business, m&a, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Tefft Weldon Smith practiced law?
Tefft Weldon Smith has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Tefft Weldon Smith go to law school?
Tefft Weldon Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Tefft Weldon Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Tefft Weldon 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.
What awards or recognition has Tefft Weldon Smith received?
Tefft Weldon Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1971
B.A.
Brown University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1998

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