David E. Smith
About David E. Smith
David E. Smith is a lawyer based in Salem, OR and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. David E. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Salem, Oregon
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers
Education: University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Salem, OR
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