Atty. Lance Burtis Smith

Atty. Lance Burtis Smith

Lance Burtis Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defect litigation, insurance coverage, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Lance received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Foster City Foster City 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Lance Burtis Smith at a glance

Lance Burtis Smith is a Greenbriar Homes Communities, Inc. based in Foster City, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1992), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1993). Educated at George Washington University, National Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Foster City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lance Burtis Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defect litigation, insurance coverage, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Lance received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Lance practices in Foster City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lance Burtis Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance Burtis 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.

Lance Burtis 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.

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

Construction Law

Lance Burtis 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.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Foster City 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 Lance Burtis Smith

Where is Lance Burtis Smith's law office located?
Lance Burtis Smith's law practice is located in Foster City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lance Burtis Smith handle?
Lance Burtis Smith focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lance Burtis Smith practiced law?
Lance Burtis Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Lance Burtis Smith go to law school?
Lance Burtis Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Lance Burtis Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University, National Law Center
- 1992
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1993

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