Atty. David L. Smith
David L. Smith is a lawyer practicing franchise law, employment litigation, white collar defense.
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David L. Smith is a employment, white collar, franchise, and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979), Massachusetts (1988), and New York (1992). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1987) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- David L. Smith is a lawyer practicing franchise law, employment litigation, white collar defense
- David L. received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1982, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David L. practices in San Francisco, CA
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David L. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David L. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
David L. Smith is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →
David L. Smith is one of 1,942 franchise attorneys indexed nationally. Browse franchise attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David L. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Francisco 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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