Atty. Roy Smith

Atty. Roy Smith

Roy Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, appellate practice, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Roy received a B.A. degree from North Dakota State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Irvine Irvine 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (725) 307-2448

Profile Summary

About Roy Smith at a glance

Roy Smith is an Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Troutman Sanders LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1999) and Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric (1999). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1998) and North Dakota State University (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roy Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, appellate practice, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Roy received a B.A. degree from North Dakota State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Roy practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Roy Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Roy Smith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roy Smith

Where is Roy Smith's law office located?
Roy Smith's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Troutman Sanders LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy Smith handle?
Roy Smith focuses on employment, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Roy Smith practiced law?
Roy Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Roy Smith go to law school?
Roy Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Roy Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1998
B.A.
North Dakota State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999
Connecticut U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric
Admitted: 1999

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