Ethan M. Smith Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Representing individuals, businesses, and local governments in a wide range of litigation and transactional matters. These include property disputes, land use issues, contract interpretation, water right adjudications, and general litigation

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched and wrote legal memoranda on reverse mortgage issues that arise due to natural disasters. Researched tax issues due to cancellation of debt income both federally and in Puerto Rico.

La Plata, Maryland

Prepared daily bench memoranda to brief judge on civil and criminal issues to be raised during upcoming hearings, trials, and case dispositions. Reviewed parties’ motions and petitions, drafted post-conviction appeal orders, and prepared recommendations for three-judge panel appellate reviews.

Williamsburg, Va

Worked under Professor Eric Kades. Research on the rule against perpetuities surveying when each state abandoned the rule, codified the rule, or if they have yet to do either. Research on the torts of battery and how smoke can be construed as being a battery, specifically the act of "coal rolling."

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Intern in the Office of the General Counsel, working with the branches of General Litigation, Acquisition and Assistance, and the areas of Europe/Eurasia, Middle East, and Latin America & the Caribbean.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Drafted orders, conducted legal research, and wrote bench memoranda on both criminal and civil mattersincluding mortgage defaults, contract disputes, property liens, the interpretation of a consent judgment, and the impact of a Supreme Court decision on the Armed Career Criminal Act’s residual clause.

Salt Lake City, Utah

3rd District Court for the Honorable Judge Royal Hansen. Conducted legal research and wrote bench memoranda on both criminal and civil matters including postconviction relief based on ineffective counsel, lack of mental capacity, and language barriers; contract disputes over solar panels; governmental immunity; and dismissal of charges due to lack of mental competency.

Ut

• Researching the changes in the NCAA recruiting landscape• Researching college athletes and analyzing if they could be successful in the NFL

Salt Lake City, Ut

• Provided consular assistance to Peruvian citizens on the phone and in person • Assisted with the organization of local Hispanic events• Hosted Peruvian governmental employees

Provo, Ut

• Processed defendants appearing in court (both English and Spanish speakers)• Prepared documentation of court proceedings

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Activities: William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal, Graduate Research Assistant, President of the J. Reuben Clark.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies, Global Business Minor

Activities and Societies: Spanish Interpreters, PLSA (Pre Law Student Association), Intramural Champion Coed 11 v 11 Soccer