Douglas J Smillie

Douglas J Smillie

9.8

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees

Hourly ($280-$300/hour)

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Shareholder and Chair of the Firm's Litigation Section. My firm is based in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton) region of Pennsylvania and provides... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“They don't get much better”

Posted by: Jim, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Doug is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. He was always on top of every aspect of my case, explaining options and strategies. I have... more
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5 star rating

“Referring Attorney's review of Doug Smillie”

Posted by: Dan, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have retained many attorneys all over the world, including many at the largest and best known firms. Doug is one of the best lawyers I have used.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


James Bowman Burns

Doug and I worked together for 10 years at a Philadelphia law firm where both of us were partners. He's very sharp, pays close attention to detail... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Burns , Phila (PA), About 5 years ago

Résumé

 

License

31 years since Douglas J Smillie was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1984 03/13/2013
Pennsylvania Active 1982 05/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Shareholder at Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. 1996–present
Partner at Clark, Ladner, Fortenbaugh & Young 1982–1996

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Villanova University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982
Muhlenberg College Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1978

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer American Lawyer Media 2012
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer American Lawyer Media 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member, Board of Directors The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at Desales University 2008–present
Vice Chair of the Board Lehigh Valley Zoological Association 2007–present
See all 13 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Trustee is Proper Party to Pierce Corporate Veil The Legal Intelligencer 1997
Pa. Court Give Collateral estoppel Effect to Bankruptcy Court Order The Legal Intelligencer 1997
See all 4 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Managing Shareholder Disputes Your Legal Triage 2010
Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law and Procedure in Pennsylvania National Business Institute 2005
See all 6 speaking engagements