Atty. Lisa Fishman Smith

Atty. Lisa Fishman Smith

Lisa Fishman Smith is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law. Lisa received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

White Plains White Plains 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Lisa Fishman Smith at a glance

Lisa Fishman Smith is an Of Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Zarin & Steinmetz, Attorneys at Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989), New York (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1991). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1989) and Cornell University (B.S., 1984). Active member of Connecticut, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lisa Fishman Smith is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Lisa received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Lisa practices at Zarin & Steinmetz, Attorneys at Law in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa Fishman Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lisa Fishman Smith

Where is Lisa Fishman Smith's law office located?
Lisa Fishman Smith's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Zarin & Steinmetz, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa Fishman Smith handle?
Lisa Fishman Smith focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lisa Fishman Smith practiced law?
Lisa Fishman Smith has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Lisa Fishman Smith go to law school?
Lisa Fishman Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Lisa Fishman Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1989
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1991

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