
Stafford Smiley
Senior CounselatCaplin And Drysdale Chartered
Washington, DC
Practicing appellate in Washington since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Stafford Smiley is a senior counsel based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business. Stafford has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Caplin And Drysdale Chartered. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Washington, DC
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Bankruptcy · Business
- Handles Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business matters from Washington, DC.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Stafford Smiley: Stafford Smiley is a senior counsel based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Business. Stafford has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Caplin And Drysdale Chartered. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Stafford Smiley represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Stafford Smiley
Stafford Smiley is a lawyer practicing business, private client, international tax and 4 other areas of law. Stafford received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 50 years. Stafford practices at Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered in Washington, DC.
Credentials
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D. · 1976
Yale University B.A. summa cum laude Yale University B.A. 1970Phi Beta Kappa
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York U.S. Court
1986 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1976 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Other Professional Affiliations Member, American Bar Association Member, International Fiscal Association Member, U
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Council for International Business Professional Activities Mr
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Smiley has taught in the Graduate Tax Program at Georgetown University Law Center as an Adjunct Professor since 1996
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He became a Visiting Professor in 2007 and a Professor in 2008
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Smiley has lectured at the New York University Annual Institute on Federal Taxation, the University of Virginia Law School, and other tax-oriented educational institutions
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He holds a Professorship at the University of Lodz (Poland) and teaches and lectures extensively in tax programs at universities abroad
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Smiley served for many years as the International Developments Editor for the Journal on Partnership Taxation , and more recently served as International Developments Editor for Corporate Taxation
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From 2006 through 2016, Mr
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Smiley served as the Examiner in U
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Tax Law for the Chartered Institute of Accounts in the United Kingdom
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Locations
Office locations
Caplin And Drysdale Chartered
One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Stafford Smiley practice?
Stafford Smiley focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Business, General, and International Tax.
Where is Stafford Smiley located?
Stafford Smiley primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 1100.
How experienced is Stafford Smiley?
Stafford Smiley has 50 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1976.
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