Atty. Lesley Smith Oakes

Atty. Lesley Smith Oakes

Lesley Smith Oakes is a lawyer practicing government, health care. Lesley received a B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Lesley Smith Oakes at a glance

Lesley Smith Oakes is an Asst. Coun., Dept. Pub. Welf. based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on government and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and New Jersey (1994). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1994) and University of Richmond (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lesley Smith Oakes is a lawyer practicing government, health care
  • Lesley received a B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Lesley practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Lesley Smith Oakes's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Lesley Smith Oakes's law office located?
Lesley Smith Oakes's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lesley Smith Oakes handle?
Lesley Smith Oakes focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Lesley Smith Oakes practiced law?
Lesley Smith Oakes has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Lesley Smith Oakes go to law school?
Lesley Smith Oakes earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1994
B.A.
University of Richmond
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
New Jersey
Admitted: 1994

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