James M. "Jim" Smith
About James M. Smith
James M. Smith is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. James M. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds PC
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1979 and Old Dominion University, Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Location: Boston, MA
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