Atty. Carla Jean Smith

Atty. Carla Jean Smith

Carla Jean Smith is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, securities & investment fraud, capital markets and 3 other areas of law. Carla received a B.A. degree from Hamline University in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Carla Jean Smith at a glance

Carla Jean Smith is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2007) and Hamline University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carla Jean Smith is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, securities & investment fraud, capital markets and 3 other areas of law
  • Carla received a B.A. degree from Hamline University in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Carla practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Carla Jean Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla Jean 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carla Jean Smith

Where is Carla Jean Smith's law office located?
Carla Jean Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla Jean Smith handle?
Carla Jean Smith focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Carla Jean Smith practiced law?
Carla Jean Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Carla Jean Smith go to law school?
Carla Jean Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Carla Jean Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2007
B.A.
Hamline University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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