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About William E. Smith IV at a glance
William E. Smith IV is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1992) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1994). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1992) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. William E. Smith IV is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation
- William received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- William practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC
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William E. Smith IV's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Smith IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
William E. Smith IV is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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 venue, 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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