Atty. James Kay Smith

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.

San Diego San Diego 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About James Kay Smith at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James Kay Smith's Areas of Practice

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 Law

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 →

Mediation & Arbitration

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kay Smith

Where is James Kay Smith's law office located?
James Kay Smith's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kay Smith handle?
James Kay Smith focuses on employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Kay Smith practiced law?
James Kay Smith has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Kay Smith go to law school?
James Kay Smith earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (A.B., 1958).
How can I contact James Kay Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Kay Smith received?
James Kay Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1965
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1966

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