Robert W. "Jay" Smith, Jr.
About Robert W. Smith, Jr.
Robert W. Smith, Jr. is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1997. Robert W. Smith, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Baltimore, MD
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