Atty. Dana Michelle Smith

Atty. Dana Michelle Smith

Dana Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law. Dana received a degree from Riverside City College, Riverside CA, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Riverside Riverside 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Dana Michelle Smith at a glance

Dana Michelle Smith is an Attorney based in Riverside, California, practicing at Smith Law Offices, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1994). Educated at Western State College of Law (JD, 1994) and Riverside City College, Riverside CA Riverside Community College (A.A. Western, 1990). Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dana Michelle Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law
  • Dana received a degree from Riverside City College, Riverside CA, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Dana practices at Smith Law Offices, LLP in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dana Michelle Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Dana Michelle Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Dana Michelle Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Dana Michelle Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Dana Michelle Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Riverside 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dana Michelle Smith

Where is Dana Michelle Smith's law office located?
Dana Michelle Smith's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Smith Law Offices, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana Michelle Smith handle?
Dana Michelle Smith focuses on estate planning, employment, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dana Michelle Smith practiced law?
Dana Michelle Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Dana Michelle Smith go to law school?
Dana Michelle Smith earned their education at (JD, 1994); (A.A. Western, 1990).
How can I contact Dana Michelle Smith for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Western State College of Law
- 1994
A.A. Western
Riverside City College, Riverside CA Riverside Community College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1994

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