Atty. Douglas Charles Smith

Atty. Douglas Charles Smith

Douglas Charles Smith is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, labor and employment, public entity and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Riverside Riverside 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Charles Smith at a glance

Douglas Charles Smith is a Member based in Riverside, California, practicing at Smith Law Offices, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986) and California (1992). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1986) and Kenyon College (B.A. Economics, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Charles Smith is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, labor and employment, public entity and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Douglas practices at Smith Law Offices, LLP in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Charles Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Douglas Charles Smith is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Douglas Charles Smith is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas Charles Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Charles Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

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 Riverside 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Charles Smith

Where is Douglas Charles Smith's law office located?
Douglas Charles Smith's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Smith Law Offices, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Charles Smith handle?
Douglas Charles Smith focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Charles Smith practiced law?
Douglas Charles Smith has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Douglas Charles Smith go to law school?
Douglas Charles Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Economics, 1983).
How can I contact Douglas Charles Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Charles Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Charles Smith received?
Douglas Charles Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 1986
B.A. Economics
Kenyon College
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1992

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