Atty. David William Smith

Atty. David William Smith

David William Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental management law. David William received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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Profile Summary

About David William Smith at a glance

David William Smith is a environmental attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985) and California (1989). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1984) and University of California Santa Barbara, CA California Western School of Law, San Diego CA American University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David William Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental management law
  • David William received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David William practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David William Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Santa Barbara 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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Where is David William Smith's law office located?
David William Smith's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Smith handle?
David William Smith focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David William Smith practiced law?
David William Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David William Smith go to law school?
David William Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1984
B.A.
University of California Santa Barbara, CA California Western School of Law, San Diego CA American University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1989

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