Atty. Perry G. Smith
I have been called a "true believer" repeatedly in the twenty-plus years I have fought employers (the largest employers are usually my fav cases). The "true believer" description comes from how clear it is that I believe in my clients' cases and that I believe employers must be held accountable.
Age Discrimination In Employment & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Perry G. Smith at a Glance
Perry G. Smith is a Managing Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Smith Riddles LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and class action. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2000) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1997). Active member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Perry G. Smith
- I have been called a "true believer" repeatedly in the twenty-plus years I have fought employers (the largest employers are usually my fav cases)
- The "true believer" description comes from how clear it is that I believe in my clients' cases and that I believe employers must be held accountable
- It is unusual to have spent so many years focused exclusively on unlawful firings (instead of all employee cases)
- But I knew it was what I would do from the start
- And my knowledge, experience, and true belief is your gain :) At times, Perry has had to litigate cases beyond the trial court
- Perry has prevailed many times at the Court of Appeal
- Perry may be the only lawyer in California to have reversed the same judge three different times in a single case when an abuse of discretion standard of review was applied (that means the judge had significant discretion but still managed to commit error that required an appeal to remedy).Law School # 20 in Nation -- First years of work at employment defense firm representing huge employers, which has assisted in employee representation for the last two decades-plus
- More... “I thought that this was excellent litigating by everybody, particularly most of these papers prepared by [Perry Smith], on plaintiffs’ behalf
- I admired your skill, your writing
- It was a pleasure to read what you write.”– Judge Ronald L. Bauer, Orange County Superior Court “Indeed, the motion for class certification [written by Perry Smith] itself demonstrated [Perry Smith’s] understanding of both the substantive and procedural issues presented by this case, [his] diligence in prosecuting it, and [his] willingness and ability to devote the resources necessary to prosecute it.”– California Court of Appeal “I have a friend who needs [an employment lawyer]
- Since you kicked my ass in an employment case I thought of you.”– Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles County
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Perry G. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Perry G. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Wrongful Termination in Irvine
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Workplace Discrimination in Irvine
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Sexual Harassment in Irvine
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Employment Law in Irvine
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Perry G. Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Class Action in Irvine
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
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 Irvine 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 venue, 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.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Irvine-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Irvine Choose Perry G. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Perry G. Smith's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Perry G. Smith brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Perry G. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Perry G. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Perry G. Smith Handles in Irvine
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