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Jonathan Scott Smith
Over 30 Years Successful Experience
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Top rated former prosecutor with over 30 years experience aggressively fighting for people and achieving successful results. Many satisfied clients. Call now (410) 740-0101.
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D. | Jurisprudence
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- Granted early admission to School of Law before completing undergraduate degree.
- Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude (With High Honors). Youngest member of graduating class. Heuisler Honor Society. Recipient, Merit Awards.
- Activities: Editor, Law Review. Moot Court Champion. Honor Code Prosecutor. Class Representative, Student Bar Association.
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- University of Baltimore
- B.A. | Jurisprudence
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- Granted early admission to School of Law. Received B. A. in Jurisprudence after completion of first year of law school.
- Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude (With High Honors). Recipient, Merit Award. Outstanding Delegation Award, Harvard National Model United Nations. Recipient, Senatorial Scholarship and Alumni Merit Scholarship. Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
- Activities: Political Science Honor Society.
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Professional Experience
- Attorney and Owner
- Private Law Practice
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- Top rated former prosecutor with over 30 years experience aggressively fighting for people and achieving successful results. We have represented judges and their families; lawyers; law students; law enforcement officials; and courthouse employees. Highest rating for legal skill and professional ethics. Many satisfied and repeat clients. Call now (410) 740-0101. Jonathan Scott Smith is located in Columbia, Maryland, and serves clients in and around Howard County, Maryland. We handle personal injury and criminal cases.
- Assistant State's Attorney
- Baltimore County State's Attorney (http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/statesattorney/index.html)
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- Trial Prosecutor with extensive experience prosecuting all criminal offenses, from drunk driving to death penalty murder. Successfully handled 1,000's of cases, including numerous jury trials. Conducted grand jury proceedings and mandatory sentencing cases for repeat violent offenders.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Expert Report Requirement in Maryland's Medical Malpractice Statute (Complying With Walzer v. Osborne)
- Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Reporter
- Maryland Criminal Procedure: Forms and Analysis (Second Edition)
- West Group
- Maryland Criminal Procedure Forms
- Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company
- The Status of the Defense of Diminished Capacity in Maryland Criminal Cases
- Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Reporter
- State and Local Legislative Powers: An Analysis of the Conflict and Preemption Doctrines in Maryland
- University of Baltimore Law Review
Awards
- Heuisler Honor Society
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- Awarded to students graduating with high and outstanding grades in graduating class.
- Book Award, Trusts & Estates
- Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company
- Awarded to student with the highest grade in Trusts & Estates.
- Moot Court Champion
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- Awarded to top two-man debating team for entire academic year 1977-78.
- Merit Award
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- Awarded for demonstrating high qualities of dedication and exemplary service to the University of Baltimore School of Law and the community at large(1977-78).
- Moot Court Champion
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- Awarded to top two-man debating team for semester in 1977.
Professional Associations
- Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court
- Barrister Member
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- Activities: President (1996-97); President Elect (1995-96); Secretary-Treasurer (1993-95); Program Committee (1993-94);
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- Maryland Trial Lawyer's Association
- Member
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- Activities: Chair, Nursing Home Section (2007-10); Vice-Chair, Nursing Home Section (2006-07); Legislative Committee (1989-95); Program Committee (1991-92).
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- Howard County Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee (1999-2000); Personal Injury Committe (1997-78); Bench-Bar Committee (1990-99); Golf Committe (1995-99); Membership Committee (1991-95).
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- Maryland Association for Justice
- Chair, Nursing Home Section
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- Activities: Nursing Home Section consists of attorneys handling and specializing in medical malpractice or medical negligence injury claims against nursing homes and long term care facilities for neglect and abuse.
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- Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court
- President
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- Activities: Inn of Court includes attorneys and judges who meet monthly to improve professional competence and ethics. Meetings include educational programs to improve skills, professionalism, and civility.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Maryland
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- 4th Circuit
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- U. S. District Court for Maryland
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Will be discussed at initial meeting.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
- Birth Injuries
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
- Truck Accidents
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