Atty. Jefferson Scott Smith
Jefferson Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, emerging risks & specialty tort litigation, general liability & casualty and 6 other areas of law. Jefferson received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego, California in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Jefferson Scott Smith is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Murchison & Cumming, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court Eastern District of California (1992), U.S. District Court Central District of California (1995), and U.S. District Court Southern District of California (1997). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California (J.D., 1991) and University of California, San Diego, California (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •Association of Southern California Defense Counsel •San Diego Defense Lawyers •Defense Research Institute, Trial Tactics Committee. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jefferson Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, emerging risks & specialty tort litigation, general liability & casualty and 6 other areas of law
- Jefferson received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego, California in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Jefferson practices at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location
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Jefferson Scott Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jefferson Scott Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jefferson Scott Smith is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
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.
Jefferson Scott Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jefferson Scott Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jefferson Scott Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jefferson Scott Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Los Angeles 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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