Atty. Ruti Smithline

Atty. Ruti Smithline

Ruti Smithline is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, fcpa & anti-corruption and 4 other areas of law. Ruti received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Ruti Smithline at a glance

Ruti Smithline is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002) and New York (2003). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2002) and Cornell University (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ruti Smithline is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, fcpa & anti-corruption and 4 other areas of law
  • Ruti received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Ruti practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Ruti Smithline's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ruti Smithline's law office located?
Ruti Smithline's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruti Smithline handle?
Ruti Smithline focuses on criminal defense, family law, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ruti Smithline practiced law?
Ruti Smithline has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Ruti Smithline go to law school?
Ruti Smithline earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Ruti Smithline for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2002
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2003

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