Atty. W Reed Smith

Atty. W Reed Smith

Mr. W Reed Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, contract law.

New Orleans New Orleans 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About W Reed Smith at a glance

W Reed Smith is a contracts and business attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987). Educated at Philipps-Universität Marburg (LL.M. Tulane, 1993) and Tulane University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. W Reed Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, contract law
  • W received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • W practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

W Reed Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W Reed 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is W Reed Smith's law office located?
W Reed Smith's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Reed Smith handle?
W Reed Smith focuses on contracts, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has W Reed Smith practiced law?
W Reed Smith has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did W Reed Smith go to law school?
W Reed Smith earned their education at (LL.M. Tulane, 1993); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact W Reed Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Tulane
Philipps-Universität Marburg
- 1993
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987

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