Atty. Joel Dashiell Smith

Atty. Joel Dashiell Smith

Joel Dashiell Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, litigation & trial, appellate and 2 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Joel Dashiell Smith at a glance

Joel Dashiell Smith is a Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Crowell & Moring LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel Dashiell Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, litigation & trial, appellate and 2 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Joel practices at Crowell & Moring LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Dashiell Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Dashiell 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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 San Francisco 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 Joel Dashiell Smith

Where is Joel Dashiell Smith's law office located?
Joel Dashiell Smith's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Crowell & Moring LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Dashiell Smith handle?
Joel Dashiell Smith focuses on business, class action, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joel Dashiell Smith practiced law?
Joel Dashiell Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Joel Dashiell Smith go to law school?
Joel Dashiell Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Joel Dashiell Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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