Back to Search Results Stephen Alan Smith 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Client Ratings Not yet reviewed Former client? Write a review No professional misconduct found. E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 20% Appeals 20% Constitutional 20% Government 20% Commercial 20% Entertainment Show all areas of practice Hide additional areas of practice Contact Information K&L Gates 925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900 Seattle, WA 98104 View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website References Client Reviews How would you rate this lawyer? If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients? Review this lawyer Endorsements Endorse a fellow lawyer, get more visits to your profile In addition to providing a simple way to express your gratitude to fellow lawyers, any time you add an endorsement to a peer's profile, a link to your profile will appear on it. Endorse this lawyer Résumé Licenses 34 years since Stephen Alan Smith was first licensed to practice law in WA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Washington Active 1975 09/03/2009 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Partner at K&L Gates (formerly Preston Gates Ellis LLP) 1981–present Law Clerk at Hon. William B. Enright, U.S. Dist. Ct., S.D. Cal. 1975–1977 Education School Major Degree Graduated Columbia University School of Law Law, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar JD - Juris Doctor 1975 University of Washington -Seattle BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude 1972 Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date Superlawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2008 The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2008 Superlawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007 The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2007 Superlawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2006 The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2006 Superlawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2005 The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2005 The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2004 Superlawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2003 The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2003 See all 11 awards Hide additional awards Portfolio Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Individual Privacy and Efficient Government Public Records CLE 2007 Regulating Adult Entertainment Annual Meeting 2005 Access to Federal and State Courts Annual Meeting 2002 Covering the High Profile Case Annual Meeting 1999 See all 4 speaking engagements Hide additional speaking engagements Appeals Resources Appeals Overview Posted in Appeals. How should I prepare for a hearing to appeal an unemployment decision? 1 answer, Colorado Springs, CO Filing an Appeal Posted in Appeals. I appealed my I-485 denial in March 2009, but still have not received an update. Why could this be? 1 answer, Denver, CO View all Appeals Answers & Advice