Atty. Brian Wade Smith

Atty. Brian Wade Smith

Brian Wade Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, civil litigation, employment law and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian Wade Smith at a glance

Brian Wade Smith is a Member based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1995). Educated at University of California, Davis (J.D., 1995) and California State University, Sacramento (B.S., 1988). Active member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Wade Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, civil litigation, employment law and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from California State University, Sacramento in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Brian practices at Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Wade Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Wade Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Brian Wade Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing 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 Newport Beach 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Wade Smith

Where is Brian Wade Smith's law office located?
Brian Wade Smith's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Bowie, Arneson, Wiles & Giannone. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Wade Smith handle?
Brian Wade Smith focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Wade Smith practiced law?
Brian Wade Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Brian Wade Smith go to law school?
Brian Wade Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Brian Wade Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis
- 1995
B.S.
California State University, Sacramento
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1995

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