Atty. Paula Kae Smith

Atty. Paula Kae Smith

Paula Kae Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental law, health care. Paula received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula Kae Smith at a glance

Paula Kae Smith is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on environmental and health care. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1985) and Utah (1987). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1985) and Utah State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paula Kae Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental law, health care
  • Paula received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Paula practices in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Paula Kae Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

Paula Kae Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Utah →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Paula Kae Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paula Kae Smith

Where is Paula Kae Smith's law office located?
Paula Kae Smith's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula Kae Smith handle?
Paula Kae Smith focuses on environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Paula Kae Smith practiced law?
Paula Kae Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Paula Kae Smith go to law school?
Paula Kae Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Paula Kae Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paula Kae Smith received?
Paula Kae Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1985
B.A.
Utah State University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1985
Utah
Admitted: 1987

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