Donald A.W Smith, Lawyer at Ashcraft Franklin & Young, LLP

Donald A.W Smith, Of Counsel Attorney
Business Law, Business Litigation, General Litigation

Phone:888-975-5670
Address: 150 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618

Law Firm:	Ashcraft Franklin & Young, LLP
Lawyer:	Donald A.W Smith
Phone:	888-975-5670
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Lawyer Title:	Of Counsel
Practice Areas:	Business Law, Business Litigation, General Litigation
Bio:	AV Preeminent \| Since he left active duty military service as a JAG officer in 1979 and came to Rochester, Don has provide attentive legal services as a business lawyer and as a litigator. His professional work has earned the highest ranking (“AV”) from Martindale-Hubbell,*the leading national rating organization for the legal ability and ethical conduct. For start-up businesses, Don forms business entities, such as corporations and LLC’s and prepares agreements among business owners. For existing businesses, Don drafts, analyzes and negotiats a wide variety of agreements, examples of which are: • Employment and independent contractor agreements • Non-competition and nondisclosure agreements • Consulting and sales agreements • Leases • Buy-Sell agreements (i.e., asset or stock sales) As outside counsel to businesses, Don provides advice on day-to-day issues and works with clients to prevent small issues from becoming significant problems. He also reviews a wide variety of agreements for individuals. He handles business, disputes, breach of contract claims and other commercial claims for his business clients. Don also represents individuals who have claims for personal injuries or who need a trial lawyer to protect their rights. As well, Don prepare wills and represents investors who lost money in the stock market because of broker negligence or misconduct. Professional Organizations: • Monroe County - Recipient: 2001 President Award - Chair: Fee Arbitra
Admitted:	1988, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; 1977, Florida; 1980, New York; 1992, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; 1980, United States District Court for the Western District of New York;
College:	United States Military Academy, Class of 1971, B.S.
Law School:	George Washington University, Class of 1976, J.D.
Membership:	Monroe County (Member, Committees on: Professional Performance, 1991-1993, Judicial, 1997—, Chairman, Fee Arbitration Committee, 1994-1997) New York State Bar Associations The Florida Bar.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Donald A.W Smith, graduated from United States Military Academy, Class of 1971, B.S. George Washington University, Class of 1976, J.D., is now employed by Ashcraft Franklin & Young, LLP at 150 Allens Creek Road Rochester, NY 14618.

While being a member of Monroe County (Member, Committees on: Professional Performance, 1991-1993, Judicial, 1997—, Chairman, Fee Arbitration Committee, 1994-1997) New York State Bar Associations The Florida Bar., Donald A.W Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Donald A.W Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Donald A.W Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Donald A.W Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Donald A.W Smith's office is located at Rochester, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Donald A.W Smith has been admitted in 1988, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; 1977, Florida; 1980, New York; 1992, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; 1980, United States District Court for the Western District of New York;. His or her practice areas include Business Law, Business Litigation, General Litigation.

Donald A.W Smith's college and law school education includes United States Military Academy, Class of 1971, B.S., George Washington University, Class of 1976, J.D.. Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | Since he left active duty military service as a JAG officer in 1979 and came to Rochester, Don has provide attentive legal services as a business lawyer and as a litigator. His professional work has earned the highest ranking (“AV”) from Martindale-Hubbell,*the leading national rating organization for the legal ability and ethical conduct. For start-up businesses, Don forms business entities, such as corporations and LLC’s and prepares agreements among business owners. For existing businesses, Don drafts, analyzes and negotiats a wide variety of agreements, examples of which are: • Employment and independent contractor agreements • Non-competition and nondisclosure agreements • Consulting and sales agreements • Leases • Buy-Sell agreements (i.e., asset or stock sales) As outside counsel to businesses, Don provides advice on day-to-day issues and works with clients to prevent small issues from becoming significant problems. He also reviews a wide variety of agreements for individuals. He handles business, disputes, breach of contract claims and other commercial claims for his business clients. Don also represents individuals who have claims for personal injuries or who need a trial lawyer to protect their rights. As well, Don prepare wills and represents investors who lost money in the stock market because of broker negligence or misconduct. Professional Organizations: • Monroe County - Recipient: 2001 President Award - Chair: Fee Arbitra. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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