Atty. James Howard Smith
James Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction defects, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Sacramento State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Howard Smith is a Member based in Santa Barbara, California, practforg at Grokenberger & Smith. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978). Educated at California Western University (J.D., 1978) and Sacramento State University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Santa Barbara County Bar Association The State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction defects, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Sacramento State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Grokenberger & Smith in Santa Barbara, CA
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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 Barbara 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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