Atty. William Franklin Smith III

Atty. William Franklin Smith III

Mr. William Franklin Smith III is a lawyer practicing patent appeals, nursing home abuse and neglect, patent opinions and counseling and 2 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About William Franklin Smith III at a glance

William Franklin Smith III is an Of Counsel based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Baker & Hostetler LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip, nursing home, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and Georgia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Federa (2010). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1976) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.Ch.E., 1972). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Franklin Smith III is a lawyer practicing patent appeals, nursing home abuse and neglect, patent opinions and counseling and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.Ch.E. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Franklin Smith III's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Franklin Smith III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

William Franklin Smith III is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Washington →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Franklin Smith III is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Franklin Smith III is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Franklin Smith III

Where is William Franklin Smith III's law office located?
William Franklin Smith III's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Baker & Hostetler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Franklin Smith III handle?
William Franklin Smith III focuses on ip, nursing home, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Franklin Smith III practiced law?
William Franklin Smith III has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Franklin Smith III go to law school?
William Franklin Smith III earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.Ch.E., 1972).
How can I contact William Franklin Smith III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1976
B.Ch.E.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
Georgia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Federa
Admitted: 2010

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