Atty. Ian Dickson Smith
Ian Dickson Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth/venture capital and 5 other areas of law. Ian received a B.S. degree from Art Center College of Design in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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About Ian Dickson Smith at a glance
Ian Dickson Smith is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practforg at Cooley LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on family law, business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1999) and Art Center College of Design (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ian Dickson Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth/venture capital and 5 other areas of law
- Ian received a B.S. degree from Art Center College of Design in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Ian practices at Cooley LLP in Santa Monica, CA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Santa Monica 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 substantiand 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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