Atty. William E. Smith IV

Atty. William E. Smith IV

Mr. William E.

Washington Washington 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (202) 919-6403

Profile Summary

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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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Smith IV

Where is William E. Smith IV's law office located?
William E. Smith IV's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wiley Rein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Smith IV handle?
William E. Smith IV focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William E. Smith IV practiced law?
William E. Smith IV has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William E. Smith IV go to law school?
William E. Smith IV earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact William E. Smith IV for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1992
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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