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Atty. Clay Maxwell Smith

Atty. Clay Maxwell Smith

Clay Maxwell Smith is a lawyer practicing real property, landlord and tenant law, environmental law. Clay received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Clay Maxwell Smith at a glance

Clay Maxwell Smith is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Santa Ana, California. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, North and Southern Districts of C (1978). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1977) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Clay Maxwell Smith is a lawyer practicing real property, landlord and tenant law, environmental law
  • Clay received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Clay practices in Santa Ana, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Santa Ana 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 substantiand 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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Clay Maxwell Smith's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Clay Maxwell Smith has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Clay Maxwell Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1977
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, North and Southern Districts of C
Admitted: 1978

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