Member, Heuisler Honor Society. Moot Court Champion, 1977-1978. Recipient: Merit Awards, 1976-1977 and 1977-1978; Lawyers Cooperative Book Award, Trusts and Estates. Editor, University of Baltimore Law Review, 1978-1979. PUBLICATIONS: Author: "Maryland Criminal Procedure Forms and Analysis" Second Edition, West Group (Library of Congress #95-76883); "Maryland Criminal Procedure Forms," Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company (Library of Congress #87-83520); "Expert Report Requirement in Maryland's Medical Malpractice Statute (Complying With Walzer v. Osborne)," M.T.L.A. Trial Rptr., Summer, 2007; "The Status of the Defense of Diminished Capacity in Maryland Criminal Cases," M.T.L.A. Trial Rptr., Vol. 4, No. 1, Spring, 1982; Comment, "State and Local Legislative Powers: An Analysis of the Conflict and Preemption Doctrines in Maryland," 8 U. Balt. L. Rev. 300, 1979. PRESENTATIONS: Moderator, "Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar," Nursing Home Section, Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., 2010; Panelist, "Going Solo: Solo Practitioner Panel," University of Baltimore School of Law and Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., 2010; Lecturer, "Surviving the Court of Appeals: Certificates of Merit and Reports Post Walzer and Carroll," Medical Negligence Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, 2008; Moderator, "Hot Topics in Long-Term Care Litigation," Nursing Home Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, 2008; Lecturer, "Using Administrative Regulations, Professional Codes, and Health Care Provider Policies and Procedures to Prove Violations of the Standards of Care," Nursing Home Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, 2008. Panel Member, "Surviving After Walzer & The Continuing Battle Over Ex Parte Communications," Medical Negligence Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, 2007; Lecturer, "Evaluating, Investigating and Preparing a Nursing Home Negligence Case: Proving Violation of the Standard of Care; Damages: Wrongful Death and Survival Actions," Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, 2004. Lecturer, "Charging Documents," University of Baltimore School of Law and Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics Program: "Criminal Procedure: A 'How To' with an Emphasis on Ethics," 1990; "Finding Weaknesses in the Prosecution's Case," Maryland State's Attorneys Association, Basic Trial Advocacy Course, 1989; Faculty Advisor: Career Prosecutor Course, National College of District Attorneys, 1983; Trial Advocacy Training Program, Maryland State's Attorneys Association, 1983. Lecturer, "Case Preparation, Interviewing Witnesses and Using a Trial Notebook," Maryland State's Attorneys Association, 1983. Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore County, 1980-1984. Member, Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission, District 9, 1988-1995. Member, Ethics Panel, Howard County Public School System, 1984-1987.
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Mr. Jonathan Smith is amazing. Made everything easy. Was very professional and made sure everything was clear enough for me to understand. I will definitely work with him again. His secretary also made sure they made me aware of the situation. I am thankful for everything they did for me!
Atty Smith provides extremely high quality work and excellent results. His demeanor is professional yet made me feel comfortable working with him and confident in his ability to get the best results for me. His strategy to get results is well thought out and he has a vast knowledge of what is needed to win the highest settlement possible. And as nice as he is with his clients he is a “pit bull” dealing with the opposition. He readily communicates with his clients every stage of negotiations. In addition his staff is equally professional, friendly, and skilled. It was a pleasure having him handle my case, with excellent results. S Howard
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Very proactive. Settled case without having to go to court. Jonathan and his staff were always available and returned calls quickly. Very happy with settlement and speed that process took. I highly recommend.
Jonathan walked me through the process and I followed his directions. The results were exactly as he stated. I would and have recommended his Law firm to a friend of mine already. It was very important that I retain a Lawyer practicing in the Columbia MD area.
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Personal Injury 52
- Wrongful Death
- Automobile Accidents and Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Sexual Abuse
- Legal Negligence
- Negligence
- Industrial Accidents
- Accidents
- Animal Attacks
- Aquatic Injuries
- Automobile Negligence
- Boating Accidents
- Bodily Injury
- Brain Injury
- Bus Accidents
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Catastrophic Injury
- Cumulative Trauma
- Dog Bites
- Electrical Injury
- Head Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
- Neurolaw
- Pedestrian Injuries
- Personal Injury Arbitration
- Personal Injury Mediation
- Plaintiffs Personal Injury
- Power Line Contact Injury
- Psychological Injury
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- School Bus Accidents
- Severe Burns
- Spinal Injury
- Subway Accidents
- Third Party Wrongful Death
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Tourist Injuries
- Transfusion Associated AIDS
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Unintended Acceleration
- Vaccine Injury
- Professional Negligence
- Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
- FELA Occupational Hearing Loss
- Railroad Accidents and Injuries
- Railroad Crossing Accidents
- Railroad Liability
- Train Derailments
- Radiation Injury
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Medical Malpractice 22
- Birth Trauma
- Chiropractors Malpractice
- Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice
- Dental Malpractice
- Failure to Diagnose
- Gynecology Malpractice
- Medical Liability
- Medical Negligence
- Medication Errors
- Nursing Liability
- Nursing Malpractice
- Nursing Negligence
- Obstetric Malpractice
- Optometric Malpractice
- Orthopedic Malpractice
- Pediatric Malpractice
- Pharmacists Liability
- Podiatric Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Psychology Malpractice
- Surgeons Liability
- Wrong Site Surgery
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Health Care 11
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Health Care Liability
- Health Care Litigation
- Long Term Care
- Nursing Home Liability
- Nursing Home Litigation
- Hospital Law
- Hospital Liability
- Hospital Negligence
- Mental Health Professionals Malpractice
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Workers Compensation 1
- Workers Compensation Law
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Criminal Law 45
- Criminal Defense
- Burglary
- Drug Crimes
- DUI/DWI
- Juvenile Crimes
- Murder
- Theft
- Probation Violations
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Fraud
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminal Prosecution
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Expungements
- Extortion
- Federal Criminal Law
- Felonies
- Forgery
- Grand Jury Practice
- Hit and Run
- Homicide
- Manslaughter
- Misdemeanors
- Parole and Probation
- Post-Conviction Remedies
- Search and Seizure
- Sex Crimes
- Shoplifting
- Stalking
- Traffic Violations
- Vehicular Homicide
- Weapons Charges
- Wiretapping
- Criminal Forfeiture
- Death Penalty
- Electronic Surveillance
- Extradition
- Habeas Corpus
- Mail Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Wire Fraud
- Drugs and Narcotics
- Controlled Substances Law
- Drug Forfeiture
- Drug Trafficking
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Assault 2
- Assault and Battery
- Sexual Assault
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Child Abuse and Neglect 1
- Child Abuse
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Appellate Practice 2
- Criminal Appeals
- Personal Injury Appeals
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Drivers License Suspension
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Malicious Prosecution
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Cerebral Palsy
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Litigation 22
- Complex and Multi-District Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Complex Litigation
- Defense Litigation
- Federal Civil Litigation
- Federal Litigation
- Trial Practice
- U.S. Supreme Court Litigation
- Electromagnetic Field Litigation
- Rental Vehicle Litigation
- Breast Implant Litigation
- Diet Drug Litigation
- Dalkon Shield Litigation
- Drug and Medical Device Litigation
- Firearms Litigation
- Heart Device Litigation
- Tobacco Litigation
- Railroad Litigation
- Asbestos Litigation
- Latex Allergy Litigation
- Pesticide Litigation
- Silicosis Litigation
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Constitutional Law 3
- Fifth Amendment Law
- First Amendment Law
- Fourth Amendment Law
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Drug and Medical Device Litigation 2
- Defective Hip Implants
- Liver Damage
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Erbs Palsy
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Consumer Law 1
- Automobile Fraud
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Identity Theft
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Premises Liability 5
- Hospital Premises Liability
- Inadequate Security
- Negligent Security
- Premises Security
- Private Security Litigation
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Insurance 24
- Accident Insurance
- Automobile Insurance
- Automobile Insurance Coverage
- Automobile Liability
- Casualty Insurance
- Casualty Insurance Subrogation
- Fire Loss
- First and Third Party Insurance
- First Party Insurance
- General Liability
- Indemnity
- Insurance Adjuster Liability
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Insurance Fraud
- Insurance Litigation
- Insurance Premium Fraud
- No Fault Automobile Insurance
- Personal Liability
- Subrogation
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
- Products Liability Insurance Coverage
- Products Liability Subrogation
- Professional Indemnity
- Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
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Commercial Law 3
- Commercial Insurance
- Commercial Property Insurance
- Commercial Vehicle Liability
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Lasik Surgery Malpractice
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Professional Liability 22
- Legal Professional Liability
- Accountants Liability
- Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions
- Agents and Brokers Liability
- Appraisers Liability
- Architects and Engineers Errors and Omissions
- Architects and Engineers Liability
- Architects and Engineers Malpractice
- Auditors Malpractice
- Clergy Malpractice
- Clergy Sexual Misconduct
- Design Professionals Errors and Omissions
- Design Professionals Liability
- Design Professionals Malpractice
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Funeral Directors Liability
- Professional Conduct
- Professional Errors and Omissions
- Professional Discipline
- Professional Malpractice
- Professional Sexual Misconduct
- Surveyors Malpractice
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Legal Malpractice
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Communications and Media 2
- Libel Defense
- Media Libel
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Liposuction Malpractice
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Lung Cancer
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Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 1
- Occupational Safety and Health
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Whiplash
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Products Liability 36
- All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability
- Automotive Crashworthiness
- Automotive Design Liability
- Automotive Products Liability
- Automotive Restraints
- Bicycle Products Liability
- Biomedical Products Liability
- Blood Bank Liability
- Breach of Warranty
- Chemical Explosions
- Chemical Products Liability
- Drug Contamination
- Elevator Liability
- Engineering Products Liability
- Escalator Liability
- Explosions
- Flammable Fabrics
- Food Borne Disease
- Food Products Liability
- Gas Explosions
- Heavy Equipment Products Liability
- Industrial Products Liability
- Manufacturers Liability
- Motorcycle Products Liability
- Office Equipment Products Liability
- Product Defects
- Product Failure
- Product Recall
- Product Safety
- Product Warning Labels
- Products Liability Arbitration
- Products Liability Mediation
- Propane Products Liability
- Recreational Products Liability
- Recreational Vehicle Products Liability
- Vehicle Rollovers
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Airbag Injury
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Environmental Law 1
- Environmental Products Liability
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Seat Belt Injury 1
- Seatbelt Injury
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Welding Rod Litigation 1
- Welding Products Liability
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Qui Tam Litigation
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Transportation 2
- Railroad Law
- Railroad Safety
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Restraining Orders
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Torts 6
- Civil Liability
- Intentional Torts
- Mass Torts
- Tort Liability
- Toxic Torts
- Toxic Tort Class Actions
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Toxic Torts 6
- Chemical Exposure
- Lead Poisoning
- Mesothelioma
- Occupational Cancer
- Occupational Disease
- Toxic Exposure
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Other 4
- Fraud and Deceit
- Civil Fraud
- Fraud
- Malpractice
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFixed hourly rates
Fixed fees available
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Video CallsOffers Video CallsVideo Call OptionsZoom
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Firm InformationPositionManaging PartnerFirm NameSmith Law Firm, LLC
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesCelta Corp. vs. A.G. Parrott Co., 94 Md. App. 312, 617 A.2d 632 (1993)
United States vs. Milam, 817 F.2d 1113 (4th Cir. 1987)
Gray vs. State, 317 Md. 250, 562 A.2d 1278 (1989)
Crowder vs. State, 309 Md. 654, 506 A.2d 240 (1986)
State vs. Allewalt, 308 Md. 89, 517 A.2d 741 (1986)
Muir vs. State, 64 Md. App. 648, 498 A.2d 666 (1985)
Kackley vs. State, 63 Md. App. 532, 493 A.2d 364 (1985)
Holmes vs. State, 63 Md. App. 159, 492 A.2d 351 (1985)
Webster vs. State, 299 Md. 581, 474 A.2d 1305 (1984)
State vs. Waltermeyer, 60 Md. App. 69, 480 A.2d 831 (1984). -
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1979, Maryland
1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
1987, U.S. Supreme Court
1979, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland including Trial Bar
MembershipsMaryland Association for Justice, Inc. (Chair, Nursing Home Section, 2009-2010)
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (Chair, Nursing Home Section, 2008-2009
2007-2008
Vice-Chair, Nursing Home Section, 2006-2007
Member, Legislative Committee, 1989-1995
Program Committee, 1991-1992)
James MacGill American Inn of Court (President, 1996-1997
President-Elect, 1995-1996)
Howard County Bar Association (Bench-Bar Committee, 1990-1999
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Baltimore
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Baltimore
B.A.
Magna Cum Laude
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1956
Elmira, New York, May 4, 1956
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