Atty. Allison C. Smith

Atty. Allison C. Smith

Allison C. Smith is a lawyer practicing climate change, energy development, environmental & natural resources and 2 other areas of law.

Sacramento Sacramento 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (279) 895-2791

Profile Summary

About Allison C. Smith at a glance

Allison C. Smith is an Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2006). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Virginia (B.A. Environmental, 1996). Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Allison C. Smith is a lawyer practicing climate change, energy development, environmental & natural resources and 2 other areas of law
  • Allison received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Allison practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Allison C. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Allison C. Smith is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Sacramento 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 venue, 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 Allison C. Smith

Where is Allison C. Smith's law office located?
Allison C. Smith's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allison C. Smith handle?
Allison C. Smith focuses on litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Allison C. Smith practiced law?
Allison C. Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Allison C. Smith go to law school?
Allison C. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Environmental, 1996).
How can I contact Allison C. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 2005
B.A. Environmental
University of Virginia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2006

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