Atty. Sherry Jo Smith

Atty. Sherry Jo Smith

Sherry Jo Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government, real property law and 3 other areas of law. Sherry received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1983, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Oakland Oakland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Sherry Jo Smith at a glance

Sherry Jo Smith is an Of Counsel based in Oakland, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Vermont Law School J.D. Vermont Law School (J.D. Vermont, 1998) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sherry Jo Smith is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government, real property law and 3 other areas of law
  • Sherry received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1983, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Sherry practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sherry Jo Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sherry Jo Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Sherry Jo Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Sherry Jo Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Sherry Jo Smith is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Oakland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sherry Jo Smith

Where is Sherry Jo Smith's law office located?
Sherry Jo Smith's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sherry Jo Smith handle?
Sherry Jo Smith focuses on employment, real estate, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sherry Jo Smith practiced law?
Sherry Jo Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Sherry Jo Smith go to law school?
Sherry Jo Smith earned their education at (J.D. Vermont, 1998); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Sherry Jo Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Vermont
Vermont Law School J.D. Vermont Law School
- 1998
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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