Atty. Paul Bruce Smith

Atty. Paul Bruce Smith

Paul Bruce Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use, personal injury. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1960, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About Paul Bruce Smith at a glance

Paul Bruce Smith is a personal injury, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at University of California Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1965) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1960). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Bruce Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use, personal injury
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1960, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Paul practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Bruce Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Paul Bruce Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

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

Paul Bruce Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Land Use & Zoning

Paul Bruce Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Bruce Smith

Where is Paul Bruce Smith's law office located?
Paul Bruce Smith's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Bruce Smith handle?
Paul Bruce Smith focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Paul Bruce Smith practiced law?
Paul Bruce Smith has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Paul Bruce Smith go to law school?
Paul Bruce Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Paul Bruce Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of Law
- 1965
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1960

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1966

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