Atty. Jeriel Clarence Smith

Atty. Jeriel Clarence Smith

Jeriel Clarence Smith is a lawyer practicing construction law, business litigation. Jeriel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jeriel Clarence Smith at a glance

Jeriel Clarence Smith is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of Calilfornia (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1978). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeriel Clarence Smith is a lawyer practicing construction law, business litigation
  • Jeriel received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Jeriel practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jeriel Clarence Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeriel Clarence Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

Jeriel Clarence Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jeriel Clarence Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeriel Clarence Smith

Where is Jeriel Clarence Smith's law office located?
Jeriel Clarence Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeriel Clarence Smith handle?
Jeriel Clarence Smith focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jeriel Clarence Smith practiced law?
Jeriel Clarence Smith has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Jeriel Clarence Smith go to law school?
Jeriel Clarence Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Jeriel Clarence Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1974
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of Calilfornia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1978

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