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Michael R. Smith

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Native American Law
  • Law School:
    Stanford University
  • Website:
    http://www.zuckerman.com
  • Location:
    1800 M Street, NW, Suite 1000
    Washington, DC 20036-5807
"In addition to being an intelligent, insightful lawyer, Mike Smith has an outstanding understanding of our practical and unique circumstances, and he combines all of those attributes to represent the Oneida Nation extremely effectively. And, as an added bonus, he is a true pleasure to work with; we enjoy working with him, as do his colleagues."

-Peter Carmen (Oneida Indian Nation), Verona

"Mike Smith is among the most attuned, practical, and bright litigators in any area -- not just in Native American law -- with whom I have had the pleasure to work. He understands the issues and, more importantly, how to present them in an effective way."
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Lawyer Bio

Michael R. Smith leads the firm’s Native American law practice, which involves nationally significant litigation and political disputes with regard to land claims, trust land, gaming, governance, tax, and sovereignty issues.

Outside the American Indian Law Practice, Mike is involved in complex class action and civil litigation regarding matters such as legal malpractice, intra-law firm disputes, whistleblower protection, and insurance fraud.

Mike serves on the firm’s executive committee and partnership board and is general counsel to the firm.

 

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Education:

  • Stanford University , J.D., graduated 1979
  • Tulane University, B.A., graduated 1976

Bar Admissions:

  • United States, Louisiana
  • United States, Maryland
  • United States, District of Columbia

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Native American Law

Special Focus:

  • Native American Lands
  • Trusts and Estates
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"In addition to being an intelligent, insightful lawyer, Mike Smith has an outstanding understanding of our practical and unique circumstances, and he combines all of those attributes to represent the Oneida Nation extremely effectively. And, as an added bonus, he is a true pleasure to work with; we enjoy working with him, as do his colleagues."

Peter Carmen, Oneida Indian Nation, Verona

"Mike Smith is among the most attuned, practical, and bright litigators in any area -- not just in Native American law -- with whom I have had the pleasure to work. He understands the issues and, more importantly, how to present them in an effective way."

Lawyer Practice Areas

Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

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Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
http://www.zuckerman.com
 
Headquarters
1800 M Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036-5807
(202) 778.1800
4 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Florida

Florida

Tampa, FL

101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1200

Tampa, FL 33602-5838

United States

(813) 221.1010

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Maryland

Maryland

Baltimore, MD

100 East Pratt Street, Suite 2440

Baltimore, MD 21202-1031

United States

(410) 332.0444

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New York

New York

New York, NY

485 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10022-5871

United States

(212) 704.9600

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