Atty. William Blakney Smith
Mr. William Blakney Smith is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, antitrust & competition law, business & tort litigation and 8 other areas of law.
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About William Blakney Smith at a glance
William Blakney Smith is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1980) and Cornell University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. William Blakney Smith is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, antitrust & competition law, business & tort litigation and 8 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- William practices at Jones Day in Atlanta, GA
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William Blakney Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Blakney Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William Blakney Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Blakney Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Blakney Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William Blakney Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Blakney Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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