Atty. Jeffrey Petit Smith

Atty. Jeffrey Petit Smith

Jeffrey Petit Smith is a lawyer practicing life, health and disability insurance law, erisa, civil litigation and 1 other area of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Pacific Palisades Pacific Palisades 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Petit Smith at a glance

Jeffrey Petit Smith is a Member based in Pacific Palisades, California, practicing at Beckman Davis Smith And Ruddy Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1976) and Pomona College (B.A., 1969). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Pacific Palisades, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Petit Smith is a lawyer practicing life, health and disability insurance law, erisa, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Beckman, Davis, Smith & Ruddy LLP in Pacific Palisades, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Petit Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Petit 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Pacific Palisades 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 Jeffrey Petit Smith

Where is Jeffrey Petit Smith's law office located?
Jeffrey Petit Smith's law practice is located in Pacific Palisades, California. The firm is Beckman Davis Smith And Ruddy Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Petit Smith handle?
Jeffrey Petit Smith focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jeffrey Petit Smith practiced law?
Jeffrey Petit Smith has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Jeffrey Petit Smith go to law school?
Jeffrey Petit Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Jeffrey Petit Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1976
B.A.
Pomona College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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