Atty. Annie Smith Amaral

Atty. Annie Smith Amaral

Annie Smith Amaral is a lawyer practicing litigation. Annie received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento, California in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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About Annie Smith Amaral at a glance

Annie Smith Amaral is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Downey Brand Llp. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California (J.D., 2005) and California State University, Sacramento, California (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Annie Smith Amaral is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Annie received a B.A. degree from California State University, Sacramento, California in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Annie practices at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Annie Smith Amaral's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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

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Where is Annie Smith Amaral's law office located?
Annie Smith Amaral's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Downey Brand Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Annie Smith Amaral handle?
Annie Smith Amaral focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Annie Smith Amaral practiced law?
Annie Smith Amaral has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Annie Smith Amaral go to law school?
Annie Smith Amaral earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California
- 2005
B.A.
California State University, Sacramento, California
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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