About Andrea L.
Andrea L. Smith graduated from The George Washington University in 1977 and earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1980. Those credentials came during a busy period for legal education on the East Coast. She entered the bar as the early 1980s legal landscape was changing, carrying a liberal arts background into the study of law.
She is admitted to practice in Maryland and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar. Those admissions reflect the range of forums in which she can file pleadings, seek relief, and raise appellate issues for clients.
Smith’s career has taken the practical path many litigators follow: classroom study, courtroom experience, and later advisory work. She moved into a counsel role after years in practice, and she now serves as Of Counsel at Silverman Thompson. The title signals a senior lawyer who contributes experience and judgment while often handling discrete matters rather than running a full book of business.
Across federal and state venues, Smith has engaged in procedures specific to both trial courts and appellate panels. She is authorized to appear in the District of Maryland and before the Fourth Circuit, which allows her to manage litigation that proceeds from initial filings through appeals when necessary. That capability matters in cases where statutory interpretation, procedural rulings, or factual disputes require multiple levels of review.
Colleagues and opposing counsel often value predictability and clarity from experienced attorneys. Smith’s practice reflects those professional norms. In her advisory and casework she drafts motions, prepares briefs, and counsels clients on procedural posture. She also evaluates whether matters are appropriate for district court litigation or better suited for resolution through other processes.
As Of Counsel at Silverman Thompson she contributes to the firm’s work on matters that implicate federal statutes and appellate procedure. Her combination of state bar membership and federal admissions allows her to assist clients whose concerns cross jurisdictional lines. Her current practice centers on federal and appellate law.
