Atty. Cory Grix Smith

Atty. Cory Grix Smith

Mr. Cory Grix Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, intellectual property, litigation.

Phoenix Phoenix 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (602) 666-7349

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About Cory Grix Smith at a glance

Cory Grix Smith is an Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in US Patent & Trademark Office (2008) and Arizona (2011). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D. Summa, 2011) and University of Arizona (B.S. Summa, 2004). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Cory Grix Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, intellectual property, litigation
  • Cory received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Cory practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Cory Grix Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Cory Grix Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Cory Grix Smith is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cory Grix Smith

Where is Cory Grix Smith's law office located?
Cory Grix Smith's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cory Grix Smith handle?
Cory Grix Smith focuses on ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Cory Grix Smith practiced law?
Cory Grix Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Cory Grix Smith go to law school?
Cory Grix Smith earned their education at (J.D. Summa, 2011); (B.S. Summa, 2004).
How can I contact Cory Grix Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Summa
University of Arizona
- 2011
B.S. Summa
University of Arizona
- 2004

Bar Admissions

US Patent & Trademark Office
Admitted: 2008
Arizona
Admitted: 2011

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