Atty. Alison Bernhard-Smith
Alison Bernhard-Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy, commercial law and 2 other areas of law. Alison received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Alison Bernhard-Smith is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California (1988). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1985) and Stanford University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alison Bernhard-Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy, commercial law and 2 other areas of law
- Alison received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Alison practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Alison Bernhard-Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alison Bernhard-Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alison Bernhard-Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Alison Bernhard-Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Alison Bernhard-Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Alison Bernhard-Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Alison Bernhard-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
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 Los Angeles 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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