Atty. Cathy Smith Holmes

Atty. Cathy Smith Holmes

Cathy Smith Holmes is a lawyer practicing school law, special education, disability law. Cathy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Riverside Riverside 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Cathy Smith Holmes at a glance

Cathy Smith Holmes is a Partner based in Riverside, California, practicing at Best Best Krieger Llp. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ssd and education. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1996) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cathy Smith Holmes is a lawyer practicing school law, special education, disability law
  • Cathy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Cathy practices at Best Best & Krieger LLP in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Cathy Smith Holmes's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Riverside 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cathy Smith Holmes

Where is Cathy Smith Holmes's law office located?
Cathy Smith Holmes's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Best Best Krieger Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cathy Smith Holmes handle?
Cathy Smith Holmes focuses on ssd, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Cathy Smith Holmes practiced law?
Cathy Smith Holmes has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Cathy Smith Holmes go to law school?
Cathy Smith Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Cathy Smith Holmes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1996
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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