Atty. Slade Earl Smith

Atty. Slade Earl Smith

Slade Earl Smith is a lawyer practicing patents, litigation, intellectual property. Slade received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Slade Earl Smith at a glance

Slade Earl Smith is a patent, ip, and litigation attorney based in Lafayette, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1994) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Electrical, 1989). Serands clients in Lafayette, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Slade Earl Smith is a lawyer practicing patents, litigation, intellectual property
  • Slade received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Slade practices in Lafayette, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Slade Earl Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Slade Earl Smith is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Slade Earl Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Slade Earl Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Lafayette 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 Slade Earl Smith

Where is Slade Earl Smith's law office located?
Slade Earl Smith's law practice is located in Lafayette, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Slade Earl Smith handle?
Slade Earl Smith focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Slade Earl Smith practiced law?
Slade Earl Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Slade Earl Smith go to law school?
Slade Earl Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Electrical, 1989).
How can I contact Slade Earl Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1994
B.S. Electrical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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