Atty. Diane K Smith

Atty. Diane K Smith

Diane K Smith is a lawyer practicing poverty law, civil rights. Diane received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Newark Newark 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Diane K Smith at a glance

Diane K Smith is an Exec. Dir., Somerset Sussex Legal Servs. based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979) and New York (1989). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1979) and Catholic University of America (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Diane K Smith is a lawyer practicing poverty law, civil rights
  • Diane received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Diane practices in Newark, NJ

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Diane K Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Diane K Smith's law office located?
Diane K Smith's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diane K Smith handle?
Diane K Smith focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Diane K Smith practiced law?
Diane K Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Diane K Smith go to law school?
Diane K Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1979
B.A.
Catholic University of America
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1989

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