Atty. W Mark Smith

Atty. W Mark Smith

Mr. W Mark Smith is a lawyer practicing employee benefits & executive compensation, financial services, insurance products and 13 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About W Mark Smith at a glance

W Mark Smith is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland Us Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Cornell University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, Cornell Law Review; Order of the Coif (—) and University of Kansas B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of C. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. W Mark Smith is a lawyer practicing employee benefits & executive compensation, financial services, insurance products and 13 other areas of law
  • W received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • W practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

W Mark Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 W Mark Smith

Where is W Mark Smith's law office located?
W Mark Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Mark Smith handle?
W Mark Smith focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has W Mark Smith practiced law?
W Mark Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did W Mark Smith go to law school?
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How can I contact W Mark Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has W Mark Smith received?
W Mark Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Cornell University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude; Editor-in-Chief, Cornell Law Review; Order of the Coif
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University of Kansas B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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