Atty. Cheoma Maria Smith

Atty. Cheoma Maria Smith

Cheoma Maria Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation. Cheoma received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheoma Maria Smith at a glance

Cheoma Maria Smith is a employment and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2005), New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2009), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2009). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Princeton University (B.A., 2002). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cheoma Maria Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation
  • Cheoma received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Cheoma practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Cheoma Maria Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheoma Maria 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Minneapolis 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cheoma Maria Smith

Where is Cheoma Maria Smith's law office located?
Cheoma Maria Smith's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheoma Maria Smith handle?
Cheoma Maria Smith focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Cheoma Maria Smith practiced law?
Cheoma Maria Smith has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Cheoma Maria Smith go to law school?
Cheoma Maria Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Princeton University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2005
New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2009

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