Atty. David Michael Smith

Atty. David Michael Smith

David Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate law, clean technology, debt finance and financial services and 13 other areas of law. David received a degree from Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle PA, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About David Michael Smith at a glance

David Michael Smith is a Shareholder based in Newport Beach, California, practforg at Stradling Yocca Carlson And Rauth A Professional Corporation. They haand 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and California (2008). Educated at Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle PA Saint Joseph's University (B.S., 1992) and Pennsylvania State University J.D. (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate law, clean technology, debt finance and financial services and 13 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle PA, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • David practices at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth A Professional Corporation in Newport Beach, CA and 1 other location

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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 Newport Beach 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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David Michael Smith's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Stradling Yocca Carlson And Rauth A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David Michael Smith practiced law?
David Michael Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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David Michael Smith earned their education at (B.S., 1992); (—).
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Education

B.S.
Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle PA Saint Joseph's University
- 1992
Pennsylvania State University J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2008

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