Atty. Martin Joel Smith
Martin Joel Smith is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits, executive compensation and 15 other areas of law. Martin received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Martin Joel Smith is an Of Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, employment, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D. New, 1981) and University of Southern California (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Martin Joel Smith is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits, executive compensation and 15 other areas of law
- Martin received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Martin practices at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles, CA
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Martin Joel Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martin Joel Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Martin Joel Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Martin Joel Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Martin Joel Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Martin Joel Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
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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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