Atty. Justin Thomas Smith

Atty. Justin Thomas Smith

Justin Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing m&a, life sciences m&a, mergers & acquisitions. Justin received a B.A. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Irvine Irvine 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Justin Thomas Smith at a glance

Justin Thomas Smith is an Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on m&a. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 2010) and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.A. History summa cum laude 2007 (—). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Justin Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing m&a, life sciences m&a, mergers & acquisitions
  • Justin received a B.A. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Justin practices at Jones Day in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Justin Thomas Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Irvine 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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Where is Justin Thomas Smith's law office located?
Justin Thomas Smith's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Justin Thomas Smith handle?
Justin Thomas Smith focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Justin Thomas Smith practiced law?
Justin Thomas Smith has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Justin Thomas Smith go to law school?
Justin Thomas Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2010
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.A. History summa cum laude 2007
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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