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Mr. Smith has been practicing law for 18 years, following a career as a computer consultant and manager of a computer department for an insurance company. While attending law school, he was involved with projects that combined technology and the law, including e-discovery and computer forensics. In 1999, Mr. Smith graduated with his Juris Doctorate at Seattle University School of Law. Mr. Smith’s practice focuses on consumer and commercial law representing individuals and businesses with an emphasis on debtor representation in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13 claims. In addition to his bankruptcy practice, Mr. Smith also practices in real estate, corporate formation and dissolution, employment, transactional law, Internet law, and e-commerce.
In addition to his regular work as a general practitioner, Mr. Smith and his office does volunteer and pro bono work within the community.
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201 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
201 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA
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Posted by Jennifer Bahrke | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy
Filing bankruptcy can be a stressful and humiliating time. My husband and I never dreamed we would ever even have to contemplate such a thing, but there we were, facing the harsh reality of a chapter 7. You see, my husband and I have always worked multiple jobs, prided ourselves on being hard worker...
"I have worked for and with Mr. Smith and I can tell you he comes up with some excellent solutions to what can otherwise be vexing and expensive problems. And, Mr. Smith is not only an excellent litigator and creative attorney, he's also just great people. Funny, and a nice guy."
"I have worked with David on numerous Washington state FFA mediation matters. He is always prepared and professional, but, most importantly, he knows what issues to touch to give his clients the best possible chance of success. Further, if a chosen route does not pan out for his clients - he knows when and how to switch gears. I fully endorse Mr. David Smith."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim has a lot of energy and is not afraid to take aggressive positions on his clients' behalf where appropriate."
"I'm pleased to endorse David. He's honest, hardworking and very knowledgeable. David is often someone that other attorneys contact for guidance on difficult problems, whether bankruptcy, litigation or other legal subjects. I've referred many clients to David over the years and have always been comfortable knowing that they are in good hands. I send all of my chapter 11 bankruptcy referrals to David knowing that he will always find the best result suited to the client's specific situation."
"David and I have worked together on many cases, but started out on opposite sides of the case. He's exceptionally knowledgeable about computer forensics, and is an excellent bankruptcy practitioner, having done work on even some odd and unusual cases like the filing of a Chapter 11 reorganization for a local non-profit organization."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had a case with David Smith a few years ago and his approach and work on the case was very professional. Since then, I have had the opportunity to refer cases to him, specifically in the area of bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David has particular expertice in matters relating to computer forensics and technology"
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Epsilon Sigma Award, Simpson College
1992
Alpha Sigma Lambda Award, Alpha Sigma Lambda
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of David Smith, PLLC
1998 - 2000
Intern, Law Offices of Mark Dynan
1998 - 2000
Y2K Audit and Security Consultant, Regence Blue Shield
1996 - 1997
Data Warehouse Consultant, Pierce County Medical Bureau
1984 - 1996
Technical Support Supervisor, EMC Insurance Group
2013 - Present
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar FoundationBar Convention Committee
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
Puyallup Tribal Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar FoundationMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Admitted to Practice
Admitted to Practice
Admitted to Practice
Admitted to Practice
Member
Member
Member
Member
Appellate Ruling in Favor of Kuehner
Judgment
2014
Continuing Legal Education
2013
2013 Annual Year End Potpourri
2013
2013 Bankruptcy Bench/Bar Meeting
2013
19th Annual Bar Convention
2013
2012 Bankruptcy Bench Bar Meeting
2013
Continuing Legal Education
2012
Continuing Legal Education
2012
2012 Bankruptcy Boot Camp
2012
Bankruptcy Boot Camp
2011
DUI CLE
2011
Changes to Local Bankruptcy Rules
2010
Tim Wu and the Master Switch
2010
Bankruptcy Best Practices: Chapter 7 and 13
2010
The 5th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference
2010
Washington Civil Procedure: Let's Do It Right!
2010
Derivative Work
2010
Privacy in a Networked World
2007
Continuing Legal Education
2007
Continuing Legal Education
2007
Continuing Legal Education
2006
Continuing Legal Education
2006
Continuing Legal Education
2006
Continuing Legal Education
2006
Continuing Legal Education
2003
Continuing Legal Education
2003
Continuing Legal Education
2003
Continuing Legal Education
2003
Continuing Legal Education
2003
Continuing Legal Education
2003
Continuing Legal Education
2002
Continuing Legal Education
2002
Continuing Legal Education
2000
Continuing Legal Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
ORACLE 7 Foundation
1996
SAS Programming and Analysis
1992
NT Server 5.0 Fundamentals
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
1991
Management Training Course
1989
Superviser Training Course
1988
Novell Server Educational Program
1988
Project Management Training
1987
Associate in Science Degree
2013
2009
Computer & Ethics
2007
Collecting, preserving, analyzing and presenting computer data for the legal community
2014
2002
English
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