Atty. Elisa Winfield Smith

Atty. Elisa Winfield Smith

Elisa Winfield Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law. Elisa received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

San Carlos San Carlos 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Elisa Winfield Smith at a glance

Elisa Winfield Smith is a business, real estate, ip, m&a, and ip licensing attorney based in San Carlos, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1986) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in San Carlos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elisa Winfield Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • Elisa received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Elisa practices in San Carlos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Elisa Winfield Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Elisa Winfield Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Elisa Winfield Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

IP Licensing

Elisa Winfield Smith is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing 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 San Carlos 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 Elisa Winfield Smith

Where is Elisa Winfield Smith's law office located?
Elisa Winfield Smith's law practice is located in San Carlos, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elisa Winfield Smith handle?
Elisa Winfield Smith focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Elisa Winfield Smith practiced law?
Elisa Winfield Smith has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Elisa Winfield Smith go to law school?
Elisa Winfield Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Elisa Winfield Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1986
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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