Jonathan Scott Smith
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Jonathan Scott Smith
Biography
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.
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
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
- Contingent Fees - Will be discussed at initial meeting.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Attorney and Owner Private Law Practice
Year: 1984 - Current
Description: 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)
Year: 1980 - 1984
Description: 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.
Professional Associations
Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court President (1996 - 1997)
Maryland Association for Justice Chair, Nursing Home Section (2008 - 2010)
Howard County Bar Association Member (1979 - Current)
Maryland Trial Lawyer's Association Member (1980 - Current)
Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court Barrister Member (1990 - Current)
Publications
State and Local Legislative Powers: An Analysis of the Conflict and Preemption Doctrines in Maryland University of Baltimore Law Review (1979)
The Status of the Defense of Diminished Capacity in Maryland Criminal Cases Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Reporter (1982)
Maryland Criminal Procedure Forms Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company (1988)
Maryland Criminal Procedure: Forms and Analysis (Second Edition) West Group (1995)
Expert Report Requirement in Maryland's Medical Malpractice Statute (Complying With Walzer v. Osborne) Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Reporter (2007)
Awards
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Moot Court Champion
University of Baltimore School of Law 1977.0
Note: Awarded to top two-man debating team for semester in 1977.
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Moot Court Champion
University of Baltimore School of Law 1978.0
Note: Awarded to top two-man debating team for entire academic year 1977-78.
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Book Award, Trusts & Estates
Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company 1979.0
Note: Awarded to student with the highest grade in Trusts & Estates.
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Heuisler Honor Society
University of Baltimore School of Law 1979.0
Note: Awarded to students graduating with high and outstanding grades in graduating class.
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Merit Award
University of Baltimore School of Law 1978.0
Note: 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).
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Merit Award
Univerisity of Baltimore School of Law 1977.0
Note: Awarded for demonstrating high qualities of dedication and exemplary service to the University of Baltimore School of Law and the community at large (1976-77).
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Senatorial Scholarship
Maryland State Senate 1975.0
Note: Awarded scholarship by Maryland state Senate.
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Merit Award
University of Baltimore 1976.0
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Outstanding Delegation Award
Harvard University 1976.0
Note: Awarded to the most outstanding delegation to the Harvard University Model United Nations.
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Alumni Scholarship
University of Baltimore Alumni 1975.0
Note: Scholarship awarded by University of Baltimore Alumni.
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Granted Early Admission to School of law
University of Baltimore School of Law 1976.0
Note: One of only two students selected each year to be admitted to School of Law before completing undergraduate degree.
Education
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University of Baltimore B.A. | Jurisprudence
Year: 1975 - 1977
Honors: Granted early admission to School of Law. Received B. A. in Jurisprudence after completion of first year of law school. 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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University of Baltimore School of Law J.D. | Jurisprudence
Year: 1977 - 1979
Honors: Granted early admission to School of Law before completing undergraduate degree. 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.
Websites
10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Ste 200, Columbia, MD 21044