Atty. Carla J Smith

Atty. Carla J Smith

Carla J Smith is a lawyer practicing broker-dealer regulation, securities, corporate. Carla received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Maple Plain Maple Plain 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Carla J Smith at a glance

Carla J Smith is a RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. based in Maple Plain, Minnesota. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1981). Educated at Bloomington School of Law, Indiana University (J.D., 1981) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Maple Plain, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Carla J Smith is a lawyer practicing broker-dealer regulation, securities, corporate
  • Carla received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Carla practices in Maple Plain, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Carla J Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla J 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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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Maple Plain are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Carla J Smith's law office located?
Carla J Smith's law practice is located in Maple Plain, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla J Smith handle?
Carla J Smith focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Carla J Smith practiced law?
Carla J Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Carla J Smith go to law school?
Carla J Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
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What awards or recognition has Carla J Smith received?
Carla J Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Bloomington School of Law, Indiana University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1981

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