Atty. Katherine L. Smith

Atty. Katherine L. Smith

Katherine L. Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, sexual harassment, civil rights and 2 other areas of law.

Oakland Oakland 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (341) 229-1295 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Katherine L. Smith at a glance

Katherine L. Smith is a wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (JD, 2012). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine L. Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, sexual harassment, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • Katherine has been licensed for 12 years
  • Katherine practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Katherine L. Smith is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in California →

Sexual Harassment

Katherine L. Smith is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Katherine L. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Katherine L. Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Oakland 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 Katherine L. Smith

Where is Katherine L. Smith's law office located?
Katherine L. Smith's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine L. Smith handle?
Katherine L. Smith focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Katherine L. Smith practiced law?
Katherine L. Smith has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Katherine L. Smith go to law school?
Katherine L. Smith earned their education at (JD, 2012).
How can I contact Katherine L. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 2012

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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