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Diane A. Smith is a litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Anchorage, Alaska. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1982) and Alaska (1986). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1982) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Diane A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate law, administrative law
- Diane received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Diane practices in Anchorage, AK
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Diane A. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane A. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Diane A. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alaska →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Diane A. Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Alaska →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Diane A. Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alaska
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Anchorage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska 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 Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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