Atty. Charles Gerard Smith

Atty. Charles Gerard Smith

Charles Gerard Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law. Charles received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Sherman Oaks Sherman Oaks 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Charles Gerard Smith at a glance

Charles Gerard Smith is a Member based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Charles G Smith Apc. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central Districts of California and U.S. Court (1985), U.S. Supreme Court (1989), and U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1997). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1984) and Stanford University (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Gerard Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Charles received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Charles practices at Law Offices of Charles G. Smith, APC in Sherman Oaks, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Gerard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Charles Gerard Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Charles Gerard Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Charles Gerard Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Sherman Oaks 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 Charles Gerard Smith

Where is Charles Gerard Smith's law office located?
Charles Gerard Smith's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is Law Offices Of Charles G Smith Apc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Gerard Smith handle?
Charles Gerard Smith focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Gerard Smith practiced law?
Charles Gerard Smith has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Charles Gerard Smith go to law school?
Charles Gerard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact Charles Gerard Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Gerard Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Gerard Smith received?
Charles Gerard Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1984
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central Districts of California and U.S. Court
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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