Profile Summary
About Brian A. E. Smith at a glance
Brian A. E. Smith is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bartko Pavia Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and California (1997). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1992) and University of Minnesota (B.A. Economics, 1989). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Bar Association American Judicature Society Association of Business Trial Lawyers San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Brian A. E. Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property litigation, computer law and 5 other areas of law
- Brian A. E. received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Brian A. E. practices at Bartko Pavia LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Brian A. E. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. E. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Brian A. E. Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian A. E. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian A. E. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Brian A. E. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian A. E. 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 San Francisco 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Francisco or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Brian A. E. Smith
Where is Brian A. E. Smith's law office located?
What practice areas does Brian A. E. Smith handle?
How long has Brian A. E. Smith practiced law?
Where did Brian A. E. Smith go to law school?
How can I contact Brian A. E. Smith for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.