Atty. James Edward Wager-Smith

Atty. James Edward Wager-Smith

James Edward Wager-Smith is a lawyer practicing business, personal injury, medical malpractice defense. James received a B.S. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Edward Wager-Smith at a glance

James Edward Wager-Smith is a Member based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at The Wager-Smith Law Firm. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and Hawaii (2017). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 1997) and California State University at Sacramento (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Wager-Smith is a lawyer practicing business, personal injury, medical malpractice defense
  • James received a B.S. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at The Wager-Smith Law Firm in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Wager-Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Wager-Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Edward Wager-Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Edward Wager-Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Walnut Creek 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 James Edward Wager-Smith

Where is James Edward Wager-Smith's law office located?
James Edward Wager-Smith's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is The Wager-Smith Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Wager-Smith handle?
James Edward Wager-Smith focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Edward Wager-Smith practiced law?
James Edward Wager-Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Edward Wager-Smith go to law school?
James Edward Wager-Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact James Edward Wager-Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Regent University
- 1997
B.S.
California State University at Sacramento
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Hawaii
Admitted: 2017

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