Atty. Brian A. E. Smith

Atty. Brian A. E. Smith

Brian A. E.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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.

Trusts

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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.

Brian A. E. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian A. E. Smith

Where is Brian A. E. Smith's law office located?
Brian A. E. Smith's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bartko Pavia Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian A. E. Smith handle?
Brian A. E. Smith focuses on trusts, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian A. E. Smith practiced law?
Brian A. E. Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Brian A. E. Smith go to law school?
Brian A. E. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. Economics, 1989).
How can I contact Brian A. E. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1992
B.A. Economics
University of Minnesota
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1997

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