Atty. Philip E. Smith
Philip E. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, insurance coverage, environmental litigation and 4 other areas of law.
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Philip E. Smith is a Shareholder based in Irvine, California, practicing at Smith Ellison A Professional Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, litigation, insurance, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), California (1985), and Tennessee (1988). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.A. Economics, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip E. Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, insurance coverage, environmental litigation and 4 other areas of law
- Philip received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Philip practices at Smith Ellison A Professional Corporation in Irvine, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip E. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Philip E. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Philip E. Smith is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Philip E. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Philip E. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Philip E. Smith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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 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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