Atty. John Lynn Smith

Atty. John Lynn Smith

John Lynn Smith is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, commercial litigation and disputes, real estate and 12 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lynn Smith at a glance

John Lynn Smith is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Reed Smith Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Lynn Smith is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, commercial litigation and disputes, real estate and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Reed Smith LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Lynn Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

John Lynn Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Lynn Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Lynn Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Commercial Real Estate

John Lynn Smith is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

John Lynn Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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 John Lynn Smith

Where is John Lynn Smith's law office located?
John Lynn Smith's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Reed Smith Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lynn Smith handle?
John Lynn Smith focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Lynn Smith practiced law?
John Lynn Smith has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Lynn Smith go to law school?
John Lynn Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Lynn Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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