Atty. Alys Portman Smith
Alys Portman Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, litigation, insurance defense and 1 other area of law. Alys received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Alys Portman Smith is a personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Menlo Park, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Ohio State University (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Alys Portman Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, litigation, insurance defense and 1 other area of law
- Alys received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Alys practices in Menlo Park, CA
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Alys Portman Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alys Portman Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Alys Portman Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alys Portman Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Alys Portman Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Alys Portman Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Menlo Park 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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