Atty. Catherine J. Smith

Atty. Catherine J. Smith

Catherine J. Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination and harassment, employment investigations and 4 other areas of law.

Newark Newark 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (995) 289-9528 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Catherine J. Smith at a glance

Catherine J. Smith is a wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, and ip attorney based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), New Jersey (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at Rutgers School of Law - Newark (J.D., 1991) and Barnard College (B.A. Biology, 1978). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine J. Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination and harassment, employment investigations and 4 other areas of law
  • Catherine J. received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Catherine J. practices in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine J. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine J. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Catherine J. Smith is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in New Jersey →

Workplace Discrimination

Catherine J. Smith is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in New Jersey →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Catherine J. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Catherine J. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine J. Smith

Where is Catherine J. Smith's law office located?
Catherine J. Smith's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine J. Smith handle?
Catherine J. Smith focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Catherine J. Smith practiced law?
Catherine J. Smith has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Catherine J. Smith go to law school?
Catherine J. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Biology, 1978).
How can I contact Catherine J. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law - Newark
- 1991
B.A. Biology
Barnard College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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