Atty. Richard Alan Smith

Atty. Richard Alan Smith

Richard Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Graceland College, and has been licensed for 52 years.

El Cajon El Cajon 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Alan Smith at a glance

Richard Alan Smith is a trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in El Cajon, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law J.D. (—) and Graceland College B.A. (—). Serands clients in El Cajon, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Graceland College, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices in El Cajon, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Alan Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Richard Alan Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Alan Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Alan Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard Alan Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

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 El Cajon 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 Richard Alan Smith's law office located?
Richard Alan Smith's law practice is located in El Cajon, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Alan Smith handle?
Richard Alan Smith focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Alan Smith practiced law?
Richard Alan Smith has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Education

University of San Diego School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Graceland College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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