Atty. Barry A. Smith

Atty. Barry A. Smith

Barry A. Smith is a lawyer practicing business and commercial litigation, real estate, creditor rights and 8 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry A. Smith at a glance

Barry A. Smith is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Buchalter A Professional Corporation. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in CA, U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of CA and U.S. Supreme Co (1971), California (1971), U.S. Tax Court (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1970) and CA State University, Northridge (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Barry A. Smith is a lawyer practicing business and commercial litigation, real estate, creditor rights and 8 other areas of law
  • Barry received a B.S. degree from CA State University, Northridge in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Barry practices at Buchalter in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Barry A. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

Barry A. Smith is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Barry A. Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Barry A. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry A. Smith

Where is Barry A. Smith's law office located?
Barry A. Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Buchalter A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry A. Smith handle?
Barry A. Smith focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barry A. Smith practiced law?
Barry A. Smith has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Barry A. Smith go to law school?
Barry A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact Barry A. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Barry A. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barry A. Smith received?
Barry A. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1970
B.S.
CA State University, Northridge
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

CA, U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of CA and U.S. Supreme Co
Admitted: 1971
California
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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