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Atty. Heather M Brown-Smith

Atty. Heather M Brown-Smith

Heather M Brown-Smith is a lawyer practicing long term care, nursing home abuse and neglect, nursing home litigation and 3 other areas of law. Heather received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather M Brown-Smith at a glance

Heather M Brown-Smith is a real estate, class action, nursing home, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Costa Mesa, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California (2000). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of California, Irvine (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Heather M Brown-Smith is a lawyer practicing long term care, nursing home abuse and neglect, nursing home litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Heather practices in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Heather M Brown-Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather M Brown-Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Class Action

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Heather M Brown-Smith is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Costa Mesa 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 Heather M Brown-Smith

Where is Heather M Brown-Smith's law office located?
Heather M Brown-Smith's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather M Brown-Smith handle?
Heather M Brown-Smith focuses on real estate, class action, nursing home, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Heather M Brown-Smith practiced law?
Heather M Brown-Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Heather M Brown-Smith go to law school?
Heather M Brown-Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Heather M Brown-Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of California, Irvine
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 2000

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