Atty. David W. Smiley
David Smiley is an experienced construction litigation attorney who works with company owners, presidents, CEOs and COOs of general contractors, large-scale specialty subcontractors, engineering design firms, and other construction industry businesses. He is highly knowledgeable and skilled in handling construction defect, property damage, personal injury, and payment and collections litigation, as well as construction contract review, negotiations, and insurance coverage matters.
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David W. Smiley is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, construction, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2000), Nebraska (2001), California (2003), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2004). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. History, 1997). Active member of State Bar of California San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Colorado State Bar of Nebraska State Bar of Nevada. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Smiley is an experienced construction litigation attorney who works with company owners, presidents, CEOs and COOs of general contractors, large-scale specialty subcontractors, engineering design firms, and other construction industry businesses
- He is highly knowledgeable and skilled in handling construction defect, property damage, personal injury, and payment and collections litigation, as well as construction contract review, negotiations, and insurance coverage matters
- David practices in California and throughout southwestern United States
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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 Diego 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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