Atty. Christopher William Smith

Atty. Christopher William Smith

Christopher William Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. Christopher William received a degree from Seattle Universityersity Southwestern Law School, Seattle WA, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (213) 603-9273

Profile Summary

About Christopher William Smith at a glance

Christopher William Smith is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000), New York (2002), and California (2008). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1999) and Seattle Universityersity Southwestern Law School, Seattle WA Florida International University (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher William Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher William received a degree from Seattle Universityersity Southwestern Law School, Seattle WA, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Christopher William practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher William Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Christopher William Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Christopher William Smith is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Christopher William Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Christopher William Smith is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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 Christopher William Smith

Where is Christopher William Smith's law office located?
Christopher William Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher William Smith handle?
Christopher William Smith focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher William Smith practiced law?
Christopher William Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Christopher William Smith go to law school?
Christopher William Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Christopher William Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1999
B.A.
Seattle Universityersity Southwestern Law School, Seattle WA Florida International University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2002
California
Admitted: 2008

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