David Clement Smith

David Clement Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 26 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

201 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Chapter 7, 11 and 13 Bankruptcies

26 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Smith, PLLC

201 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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David Clement Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge

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...s! I'm an RN and he's an Aircraft Mechanic. But due to circumstances out of our control we found ourselves at David Smiths Law Office, to discuss bankruptcy. Talk about feeling at an all time low. David Smith was amazing! He and his staff walked us through our options. They were kind, non judgmental, knowledgeable, professional, and when he held my hand and told me it was all going to be ok, well I went home, and I just cried. I'm telling you my husband and I will never go to anyone else, because Mr Smiths integrity is such that if he can't help us, we know he will lead us in the right direction, of someone that will! I have already recommended Mr Smith to several of my colleagues because he knows his stuff, he won't feed you pipe dreams, and is the real deal! Finding people today with his integrity, well it's just hard to find. we just want to say thank you David Smith to you and all your amazing supportive staff! Giving you all five stars is not eanough, we give you all ten! You saved us and we just can't thank you all eanough! Jen and Steve

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David Clement Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arturo Menendez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Robert Larson

Mediation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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William Beecher

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim has a lot of energy and is not afraid to take aggressive positions on his clients' behalf where appropriate."

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Justin Bristol

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David Smith is an excellent attorney."

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Jill Collins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Wittner

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Lineberry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Mills

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Gregory Gladnick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Stephen Trinen

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David has particular expertice in matters relating to computer forensics and technology"

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James Oliver

Business lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Great attitude, work ethic, intellect."

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Dorothy Bartholomew

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Justin Bristol

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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George Kelley

Estate planning lawyer

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Judson Gray

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Rafal Gorski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Terrence Donahue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Noel Shillito

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Brett Wittner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jill Collins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John Mills

Family lawyer

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Gregory Gladnick

Real estate lawyer

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James Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Trinen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1992

Epsilon Sigma Award, Simpson College

1992

Alpha Sigma Lambda Award, Alpha Sigma Lambda

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Foundation

Bar Convention Committee

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

Puyallup Tribal Bar Association

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Foundation

Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

US District Court for Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

US Bankruptcy Court for Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

US Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

Washington State Bar Business Law Section

Member

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section

Member

Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Granvill Condominium Homeowners Association v. Kuehner, 177 Wn. App. 543, 312 P.3d 702 (Wash.App.Div.2 2013)

Appellate Ruling in Favor of Kuehner

Wejak v. Mickel 09-22770-KAO

Judgment

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Education

2014

National Association of Consumber Bankruptcy Attorneys

Continuing Legal Education

2013

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

2013 Annual Year End Potpourri

2013

US Courts

2013 Bankruptcy Bench/Bar Meeting

2013

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

19th Annual Bar Convention

2013

FBA Bankrutpcy Committee

2012 Bankruptcy Bench Bar Meeting

2013

WSBA

Continuing Legal Education

2012

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2012

WSBA

2012 Bankruptcy Boot Camp

2012

WSBA CLE

Bankruptcy Boot Camp

2011

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

DUI CLE

2011

US Courts

Changes to Local Bankruptcy Rules

2010

Intellectual Property Colloquium

Tim Wu and the Master Switch

2010

US Courts

Bankruptcy Best Practices: Chapter 7 and 13

2010

WSBA CLE

The 5th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference

2010

WSBA CLE

Washington Civil Procedure: Let's Do It Right!

2010

Intellectual Property Colloquium

Derivative Work

2010

Intelletual Property Colloquium

Privacy in a Networked World

2007

Washington and Oregon Continuing Legal Education

Continuing Legal Education

2007

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2007

WSBA

Continuing Legal Education

2006

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2006

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2006

WSBA

Continuing Legal Education

2006

Seattle Univerity School of Law

Continuing Legal Education

2003

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2003

Washington Law Foundation University

Continuing Legal Education

2003

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2003

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2003

NALS of Pierce County

Continuing Legal Education

2003

US Bankruptcy Court

Continuing Legal Education

2002

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

2002

Lane Powell Spears Lubersky, LP

Continuing Legal Education

2000

King County Bar Association

Continuing Legal Education

1999

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

ARIS Corporation

ORACLE 7 Foundation

1996

SAS Institute

SAS Programming and Analysis

1992

Microsoft Corporation

NT Server 5.0 Fundamentals

1992

Simpson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

1991

University of Wisconsin

Management Training Course

1989

Rockhurst College

Superviser Training Course

1988

Help Desk Training & Consulting, Inc.

Novell Server Educational Program

1988

Pryor Resources, Inc.

Project Management Training

1987

Des Moines Area Community College

Associate in Science Degree

Speaking Engagements

2013

Bankruptcy Litigation 101 Bankruptcy Litigation 101

2009

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association CLE

Computer & Ethics

2007

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Year

Collecting, preserving, analyzing and presenting computer data for the legal community

Publications

2014

May-June Pierce County Lawyer Magazine Big Technology - Small Firm

2002

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Bar News DIGITAL DISCOVERY: HUNTING FOR MISSING EVIDENCE

Languages

English

Activity

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