Atty. Peter Francis Smith

Atty. Peter Francis Smith

Peter Francis Smith is a lawyer practicing groundwater contamination, environmental law, consumer class actions and 1 other area of law. Peter received a degree from Columbia University School of Law, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Peter Francis Smith at a glance

Peter Francis Smith is an Attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distri (1999). Educated at Columbia University School of Law Juris Doctor Columbia University School of Law 1999 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Yale University (Bachelor, 1994). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Francis Smith is a lawyer practicing groundwater contamination, environmental law, consumer class actions and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a degree from Columbia University School of Law, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Peter practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Francis Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Santa Monica 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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Where is Peter Francis Smith's law office located?
Peter Francis Smith's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Francis Smith handle?
Peter Francis Smith focuses on class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Francis Smith practiced law?
Peter Francis Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Peter Francis Smith go to law school?
Peter Francis Smith earned their education at (Bachelor, 1994).
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Education

Bachelor
Columbia University School of Law Juris Doctor Columbia University School of Law 1999 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Yale University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distri
Admitted: 1999

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