Atty. James Kay Smith
James Kay Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, mediation. James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1958, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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James Kay Smith is a employment and adr attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (LL.B., 1965) and Stanford University (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association The State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Kay Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, mediation
- James received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1958, and has been licensed for 60 years
- James practices in San Diego, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kay Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Kay Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James Kay Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
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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 San Diego 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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