Atty. Douglas Lee Smith

Atty. Douglas Lee Smith

Douglas Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, civil litigation. Douglas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Chico in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Fair Oaks Fair Oaks 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Lee Smith at a glance

Douglas Lee Smith is a Smith & Associates Inc. based in Fair Oaks, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Central Districts of Calif (1988). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1986) and California State University at Chico (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Fair Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, civil litigation
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Chico in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Douglas practices in Fair Oaks, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Lee Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance 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 Fair Oaks 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 Lee Smith

Where is Douglas Lee Smith's law office located?
Douglas Lee Smith's law practice is located in Fair Oaks, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Lee Smith handle?
Douglas Lee Smith focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Lee Smith practiced law?
Douglas Lee Smith has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Douglas Lee Smith go to law school?
Douglas Lee Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas Lee Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1986
B.A.
California State University at Chico
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Central Districts of Calif
Admitted: 1988

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