Atty. Thomas S Smith

Atty. Thomas S Smith

Thomas S Smith is a lawyer practicing real property/land use, business/ commercial, contracts and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Portland Portland 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Thomas S Smith at a glance

Thomas S Smith is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, zoning, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (1978), Nevada (1982), Oregon (1999), and Washington (2005). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1977) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1974). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas S Smith is a lawyer practicing real property/land use, business/ commercial, contracts and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Thomas practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas S Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas S Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Land Use & Zoning

Thomas S Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Thomas S Smith is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas S Smith

Where is Thomas S Smith's law office located?
Thomas S Smith's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas S Smith handle?
Thomas S Smith focuses on contracts, business, real estate, zoning, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Thomas S Smith practiced law?
Thomas S Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Thomas S Smith go to law school?
Thomas S Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Political, 1974).
How can I contact Thomas S Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1977
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Nevada
Admitted: 1982
Oregon
Admitted: 1999
Washington
Admitted: 2005

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