Atty. Douglas Newell Smith

Atty. Douglas Newell Smith

Douglas Newell Smith is a lawyer. Douglas has been licensed for 49 years.

Napa Napa 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Douglas Newell Smith at a glance

Douglas Newell Smith is a Member based in Napa, California, practicing at Douglas N. Smith, Inc.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1977). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Napa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Newell Smith is a lawyer
  • Douglas has been licensed for 49 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas N. Smith, Inc. in Napa, CA

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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 Napa 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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Douglas Newell Smith's law practice is located in Napa, California. The firm is Douglas N. Smith, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Douglas Newell Smith practiced law?
Douglas Newell Smith has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D.
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Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 1977

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