Atty. Brian J. Smith
Brian J. Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, family law, divorce and 26 other areas of law.
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About Brian J. Smith at a glance
Brian J. Smith is a Member based in Long Beach, California, practicing at Smith & Garg PC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, contracts, trusts, and citizenship. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001) and California (2013). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2001) and New York University Southwestern Law School, New York NY St. Edward's University (B.A., 1998). Active member of Houston Bar Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian J. Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, family law, divorce and 26 other areas of law
- Brian J. received a degree from New York University Southwestern Law School, New York NY, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Brian J. practices at Smith & Garg PC in Long Beach, CA
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Brian J. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Brian J. Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Brian J. Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →
Brian J. Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →
Brian J. Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Brian J. Smith is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship 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 Long Beach 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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