Atty. Scott R Hover-Smoot

Atty. Scott R Hover-Smoot

Scott R Hover-Smoot is a lawyer practicing business, antitrust & trade law, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S. degree from Revelle College, University of California at San Diego in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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About Scott R Hover-Smoot at a glance

Scott R Hover-Smoot is a Corp. V. P., Gen. Coun. & Chief Compl. Offr. based in Olympic Valley, California. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982), California (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1986). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Revelle College, University of California at San Diego (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Olympic Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott R Hover-Smoot is a lawyer practicing business, antitrust & trade law, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Revelle College, University of California at San Diego in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Scott practices in Olympic Valley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott R Hover-Smoot's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott R Hover-Smoot handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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International 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 Olympic Valley 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 Scott R Hover-Smoot's law office located?
Scott R Hover-Smoot's law practice is located in Olympic Valley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott R Hover-Smoot handle?
Scott R Hover-Smoot focuses on business, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott R Hover-Smoot practiced law?
Scott R Hover-Smoot has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Scott R Hover-Smoot go to law school?
Scott R Hover-Smoot earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Scott R Hover-Smoot for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1981
B.S.
Revelle College, University of California at San Diego
- 1978

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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