Lawyer Philip Smith, graduated from University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.S.C., 1984; Rice University, M.B.A., 1987 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1996, is now employed by Nelson Smith LLP at 208 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 360 Portland, OR 97204.

While being a member of Oregon State Bar; American Immigration Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 2004-2006; Political Asylum Committee, 2005-2006)., Philip Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Philip Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Philip 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 Philip Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Philip Smith's office is located at Portland, OR, 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.

Philip Smith has been admitted in 1996, Tennessee; 1998, Oregon; U.S. District Court, District of Oregon; 2000, U.S Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 2003, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Immigration Law(40%); Immigration Litigation(30%); Appellate Practice(30%).

Philip Smith's college and law school education includes University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.S.C., 1984; Rice University, M.B.A., 1987, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1996. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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