Atty. Michael J Smith
Michael J Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defect, personal injury, labour and employment and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Michael J Smith is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Sratman Patterson Et Al. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J Smith is a lawyer practicing construction defect, personal injury, labour and employment and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Sratman Patterson et al in Oakland, CA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael J Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Michael J Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Oakland 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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