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John S. Smith
Attorney at Law
Work History:
- January 1, 2011 to Present. John S. Smith & Associates, a general practice law firm. Practice areas: bankruptcy, business law, business formation, business purchases and sales, contract law, collections, construction litigation, criminal defense, DWI/DUI, adoptions, guardianships, divorce, separation, custody, child support, division of property, mediation, military law, immigration, medical and legal malpractice, premises liability, products liability, worker’s compensation, auto/plane/boat/jetski/motorcycle/bike accidents, dogbites, torts, wills, estate planning, probate, trusts, real estate, real property rights, real estate litigation, residential and commercial real estate closings.
- January 1, 2010 to January 1, 2011. Smith & Lyons–Schmidt, P.C., President. General practice law firm. Practice Areas: same as above.
- January 1, 1993 to December 31, 2009. John S. Smith & Associates, a general practice law firm. Practice Areas: same as above.
- July 1, 1990 to December 31, 1992. Partner, Dziennik & Smith, Attorneys At Law, a general practice law firm. Practice Areas: same as above.
- September, 1987 to June, 1990. Deputy Chief, War Plans Division, Department of the Army, Pentagon, Washington, DC.
- Directed and supervised the actions of military and civilian staff officers assigned to War Plans responsible for national security plans and operations while providing advise and counsel to the Army Chief of Staff, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Advisor, the President of the United States, the Congress of the United States, the Department of State, and in negotiations with the services of foreign nations.
- Determined the Army forces required to meet national strategic objectives, and apportioned forces to wartime contingency plans. Set priorities and insured Army programs and budgets conformed to national strategy and policy.
- Prepared congressional testimony for the Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of the Army, and other senior leaders. Prepared briefings for presentation to the Secretary of Defense and the President of the United States.
- Drafted the Army portion of President Herbert Walker Bush’s initial NATO force reduction proposals.
- Represented the Army in President Bush’s National Security Review (a comprehensive review of national security objectives, national strategy and policy, and implementing mechanisms).
- Represented the Army in Secretary of Defense Chaney’s Major Aircraft Review (a Defense Review Board convened to determine the acquisition of transports, fighters, and bombers).
- Articulated Army policy concerning force planning, strategy, and the use of strategic airlift and sealift to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the National Security Counsel, and the Congress of the United States.
- Wrote the Army portion of the war plan for Operation Desert Shield (first Iraq War, 1990–1991). Designed the force and then designated the units and their order of deployment.
- Provided Army position to the Congressional Base Closing Commission.
- 1984–1987. United States Army Concept Analysis Agency, Bethesda, Maryland. Chief, Force Concepts and Design Division. Directed and supervised multiple study teams in the conduct of computer-based analysis for design of forces and weapons systems necessary to meet national strategic objectives in short term, mid and long term contingencies, and for special issues requiring decisions by the National Command Authority, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and theater Commanders–in–Chief (CINC’s).
- 1968–1984. Other military assignments including:
- First United States Army, Fort Meade, Maryland, Unit Training Branch (advisor for training all Army Reserve and National Guard units for infantry, artillery, and armored forces in a 23 state area)
- Deputy Director, Directorate of Reserve Component Forces, (Fort Meade)
- Commander, 25th Infantry Division Artillery Aviation
- Commander, Field Artillery Service Battery, 24th Infantry Division
- Field Artillery Battalion Logistics Officer (S4), 24th Infantry Division
- Aviation Battalion Personnel Officer (S1), 24th Infantry Division
- Aviation Battalion Operations Officer (S3), 24th Infantry Division
- Commander Assault Support Helicopter Company (Chinooks), 24th Infantry Division
- Field Artillery Battalion Intelligence and Security Officer (S2), III Corps Artillery
- Commander, nuclear missile firing battery, III Corps Artillery
- Commander, Assault Helicopter Platoon, Republic of Vietnam
- Field Artillery Battery Executive Officer, XVIII Airborne Corps
Admitted:
- Maryland State Bar &ndash 1986
- U.S. District Court for Maryland &ndash 1987
- District of Columbia Bar &ndash 1988
Education:
- UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW Baltimore, Maryland
Juris Doctor Degree: June, 1986 Class Standing 97/270 - SAINT BERNARDINE OF SIENA COLLEGE Loudonville, New York
Bachelor of Arts Degree (History, Sociology): June, 1968
Honors: Army Scholarship, Dean’s List - CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY Albany, New York
High School and Junior High School, 1958–1964
Honors: Alternate Appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point;
Distinguished Military Graduate; National Honor Society; Cadet Adjutant Major;
United States National Champion Rifle Team - White House Workshop &ndash Seminar on the Modern Presidency Washington, DC
- Capital Hill Workshop &ndash Seminar on the Legislative Process Washington, DC
- US Foreign Service Institute &ndash Foreign Policy Seminar Washington, DC
- United States Army Command & General Staff College (Honor Graduate)
- United States Army Field Artillery Officer’s Advanced Course (Honor Graduate)
- United States Army Aviation School
- United States Army Ranger School
- National Center for Mediation Training Washington, DC
Awards and recognitions:
- Who’s Who in America
- Who’s Who in American Law
- Who’s Who among American Executives and Professionals
- Ranger Tab
- Air Medal for Valor
- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
- Purple Heart
- Legion of Merit
- Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards)
- Army Achievement Medal
- Distinguished Expert Marksman
- Senior Army Aviator wings
- Army Staff Badge
- Arthur Murray Harrisburg Ballroom Dancing Showcase, 2000 - Best Couple
- World Dance-O-Rama, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1998 &ndash six gold medals, one silver medal
- Arthur Murray Harrisburg Ballroom Dancing Showcase, 1997 - Best Couple
Organizations (past and present):
- United States Army, retired (Ranger, Lieutenant Colonel)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Commercial pilot)
- Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce (President – 1996, Board of Directors 1994–1999)
- Bayanihan Filipino Alliance of Maryland (Vice–President – 2008–2012, Public Relations Officer 2006–7)
- Knights of Columbus (Advocate 1996–1999)
- Trinity Holding Company (Board of Directors, 1996–1999)
- Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County (domestic case mediator)
- Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County (settlement case officer &ndash personal injury, business, contract, construction, property cases)
- Veteran’s Administration – Disabled American Veteran
- Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (honorary lifetime member)
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- Baltimore City Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Academy of Family Mediators
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Fort Meade Youth Activities (basketball coach)
- Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Catholic Parish (Eucharistic Minister, Usher)
- Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Parish Council (Secretary)
- Fort Meade, Maryland Catholic Parish (Lector)
- St Elizabeth Anne Seton, Maryland Catholic Parish &ndash (Eucharistic Minister)
- Northern Anne Arundel County Republican Club (Vice–President)
Publications:
- Mid-Range Force Study &ndash 1984
- Mid-Range Force Study &ndash 1985
- Mid-Range Force Study – 1986
- "Sulyap" &ndash Quarterly Filipino American community newsletter – 2008, 2009, 2010 (Editor)