Atty. William A. Franch

Atty. William A. Franch

William A. Franch is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, domestic and 2 other areas of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Franch at a glance

William A. Franch is a Member based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Franch & Smith, P.A.. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1962). Educated at Mount Vernon School of Law (LL.B., 1961) and Central Michigan University (B.A., 1955). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Franch is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, domestic and 2 other areas of law
  • William A. received a B.A. degree from Central Michigan University in 1955, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • William A. practices at Franch & Smith, P.A. in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Franch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Franch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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.

William A. Franch is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

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

William A. Franch is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William A. Franch is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Franch

Where is William A. Franch's law office located?
William A. Franch's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Franch & Smith, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Franch handle?
William A. Franch focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William A. Franch practiced law?
William A. Franch has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did William A. Franch go to law school?
William A. Franch earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1955).
How can I contact William A. Franch for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Mount Vernon School of Law
- 1961
B.A.
Central Michigan University
- 1955

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1962

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