Atty. Gillian Smith
Gillian Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance agents and brokers defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Gillian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 14 years.
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Gillian Smith is a criminal defense, construction, litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Bakersfield, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 2012) and University of California, Irvine B.A. (—). Serves clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Gillian Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance agents and brokers defense, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Gillian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine, and has been licensed for 14 years
- Gillian practices in Bakersfield, CA
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Gillian Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gillian Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Gillian Smith is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gillian Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Gillian Smith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Gillian Smith is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Bakersfield 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 venue, 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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