Atty. John Scott Smith
Mr. John Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, elder law and 5 other areas of law.
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John Scott Smith is a Member based in Bonita, California, practforg at John Scott Smith APLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, zoning, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1979) and California (1990). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1979) and Purdue University (B.A., 1976). Active member of San Diego County and Indiana State Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Bonita, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, elder law and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices at John Scott Smith APLC in Bonita, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Scott Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John Scott Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Scott Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Scott Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
John Scott Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Scott Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bonita are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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