Smith & Hennessey, PLLC

Previous Law Firm Name

• Smith & Leary, P.L.L.C.

Law Firm Overview

Smith & Hennessey PLLC was formed in April 2000 by James A. Smith, Jr. and James R. Hennessey, both of whom had been partners in Smith & Leary PLLC.  Messrs. Smith and Hennessey have a combined 53 years of litigation experience in a wide variety of contexts. Mr. Smith's background includes his partnership in one of the largest law firms in Seattle. From 1982 to date Mr. Smith has been a principal in his own law firm which, during that time period, has represented individual and corporate clients in complex litigation in Washington and in other jurisdictions.

After beginning his career as a prosecuting attorney in King County, Washington, Mr. Hennessey has practiced civil litigation, specializing in tort and commercial litigation. Like Mr. Smith, his experience transcends the state of Washington and he has successfully litigated in a variety of other jurisdictions.

Smith & Hennessey PLLC was founded on the principle that the size of a firm is not commensurate with the quality of legal services provided to clients. Our use of a team approach to litigation, coupled with high quality and technically proficient litigation support staff, has allowed the firm to handle many multi-million dollar disputes to successful conclusion for our clients.

We have litigated in a variety of jurisdictions throughout the United States. Our lawyers have argued cases at every level of the Washington state and federal systems, including the United States Supreme Court.

Smith & Hennessey PLLC provides personalized legal services in a highly efficient and cost-effective manner. It provides the sophistication and legal expertise of a larger law firm, while maintaining the important attorney-client relationship which often has been overlooked in our profession.

Areas of Practice

• Business Organizations
• Native Peoples Law
• Business & Commercial Law
• Condemnation
• Construction Law
• Litigation & Appeals
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Employment Law -- Employer
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Real Estate Law
• Personal Injury -- Defense
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Professional Malpractice Law
• Securities Law
• Sports
• Agriculture Law
• Environmental Law

West Practice Categories

Business Organizations, Native Peoples Law, Business & Commercial Law, Condemnation, Construction Law, Litigation & Appeals, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice Law, Securities Law, Sports, Agriculture Law, Environmental Law