Atty. Mark L. Smith

Atty. Mark L. Smith

Mark L. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, governmental investigations and actions and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark L. Smith at a glance

Mark L. Smith is a criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001), Utah (2007), Nevada (2018), and New York (2020). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2000). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark L. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, governmental investigations and actions and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark has been licensed for 25 years
  • Mark practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mark L. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark L. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

White Collar Crimes

Mark L. Smith is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Mark L. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Los Angeles 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 Mark L. Smith

Where is Mark L. Smith's law office located?
Mark L. Smith's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark L. Smith handle?
Mark L. Smith focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark L. Smith practiced law?
Mark L. Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Mark L. Smith go to law school?
Mark L. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000).
How can I contact Mark L. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
Utah
Admitted: 2007
Nevada
Admitted: 2018
New York
Admitted: 2020
Texas
Admitted: 2024

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