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Matthew Westcott Smith

Also known as Matt Smith, Matthew Smith
Matthew Westcott Smith

9.6

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Lawsuits / Disputes
  • 30% Personal Injury
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Business

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Hourly ($250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • OTEY SMITH & QUARLES
    Busch Corporate Center
    485 McLaws Circle
    Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Office: 757-903-2665
    Fax: 757-561-2378
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Endorsements

4 endorsements


Alexander W Powell Jr.

I have worked closely with Matt and highly recommend him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Alexander Powell , Williamsburg (VA), 9 months ago
Michael Bruce Ware

I have known Matt Smith for a number of years and have had the opportunity to work with him in the profession. He is very talented, and has earned... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Ware , Yorktown (VA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Matthew Westcott Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Colorado Active 2009 05/06/2012
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1999 10/09/2009

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor of Law at College of William & Mary Law School 2010–present
Of Counsel at Kaufman & Canoles, PC 2006–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
College of William & Mary Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
State University of New York at Buffalo Political Science PhD - Doctorate 1995
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Defense Meritorious Service Medal U.S. Department of Defense 2008
Iraq Campaign Medal U.S. Army 2007

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Alpine Patroller National Ski Patrol 2008-present
Chair (2010-2011) Military Law Section, Virginia State Bar 2004-present
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