Atty. Tonya Michelle Smith

Atty. Tonya Michelle Smith

Tonya Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation. Tonya received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1995, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Tonya Michelle Smith at a glance

Tonya Michelle Smith is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in New York (2004). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 2000) and Furman University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tonya Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation
  • Tonya received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1995, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Tonya practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Tonya Michelle Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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

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Where is Tonya Michelle Smith's law office located?
Tonya Michelle Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tonya Michelle Smith handle?
Tonya Michelle Smith focuses on formation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Tonya Michelle Smith practiced law?
Tonya Michelle Smith has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Tonya Michelle Smith go to law school?
Tonya Michelle Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Furman University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004

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