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Website for Joel A. Smith
201 North Charles Street, 10th FloorBaltimore, MD 21201Phone: 410-244-1010Firm Website: http://www.kahnsmith.com
Listed in Best Lawyers since 1989.
Joel Smith was the original labor attorney for the World Umpires Association, the union for Major League Baseball umpires. I worked with Joel long-distance on a daily basis as a board member and officer of the union. My day typically started with a phone call from Joel outlining the pressing issues to be addressed by the union. He was professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and passionate about doing a great job for us as his client. As our primary contact to Kahn, Smith, and Collins, Joel Smith helped us through a variety of issues mentioned above, ranging from national media guidance to NLRB hearings, all in a very public environment in our capacity as Major League Baseball umpires. In addition to being highly competent, Joel was an excellent listener who became quite versed in our unique occupation. More than anything, what impressed me about Joel Smith was his dedication to being honest and his conducting himself with our new union with integrity. Joel was a fine example of expertise not being compromised for integrity. I would highly recommend Joel Smith as a labor attorney.
Anonymous
I worked with Joel Smith through a decertification and new certification of a union; also, negotiating a new CBA. His preparedness and attention to detail was one of the key reasons for our success. Joel has the highest ethical standards and his knowledge and application of union Labor Law is unparalleled.
Joe BrinkmanWorld Umpires Association