Atty. C. Michael Smith
C. Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, business litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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C. Michael Smith is a personal injury, estate planning, business, tax, and product liability attorney based in San Mateo, California. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in California (1960). Educated at University of San Francisco (LL.B., 1959) and University of Santa Clara (B.S., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- C. Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
- C. received a B.S. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years
- C. practices in San Mateo, CA
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C. Michael Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Michael Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
C. Michael Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
C. Michael Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
C. Michael Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
C. Michael Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
C. Michael Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Mateo 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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