Atty. William Candler Smart

Atty. William Candler Smart

Mr. William Candler Smart is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law, environmental litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Candler Smart at a glance

William Candler Smart is a medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and securities attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Washington (1978), U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1993), and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (2004). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1977) and Princeton University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Candler Smart is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law, environmental litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Candler Smart's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Candler Smart is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →

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.

William Candler Smart is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Employment Law

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

William Candler Smart is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Candler Smart is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Securities Law

William Candler Smart is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Candler Smart

Where is William Candler Smart's law office located?
William Candler Smart's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Candler Smart handle?
William Candler Smart focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Candler Smart practiced law?
William Candler Smart has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Candler Smart go to law school?
William Candler Smart earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William Candler Smart for a consultation?
You can contact William Candler Smart directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Candler Smart received?
William Candler Smart's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University College of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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