Atty. Colleen Duffy Smith
Colleen Duffy Smith is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, securities, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Colleen Duffy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Colleen Duffy Smith is a Partner based in San Jose, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992) and U.S. District Courts, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (1992). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1992) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Business Torts Section Mentor Program) Consumer Attorneys of California Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Colleen Duffy Smith is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, securities, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Colleen Duffy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Colleen Duffy practices in San Jose, CA
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Colleen Duffy Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen Duffy Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Colleen Duffy Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Colleen Duffy Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Colleen Duffy Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Colleen Duffy Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Colleen Duffy Smith is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →
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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 San Jose 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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