Atty. Stephen Edward Smith

Atty. Stephen Edward Smith

Stephen Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Northeastern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Stephen Edward Smith at a glance

Stephen Edward Smith is a Special Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bartko Pavia Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the (1996). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1996) and Northeastern University (B.A. Political, 1993). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Northeastern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Stephen practices at Bartko Pavia LLP in San Francisco, CA

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Stephen Edward Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 San Francisco 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 Stephen Edward Smith's law office located?
Stephen Edward Smith's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bartko Pavia Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Edward Smith handle?
Stephen Edward Smith focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Edward Smith practiced law?
Stephen Edward Smith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Stephen Edward Smith go to law school?
Stephen Edward Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Political, 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1996
B.A. Political
Northeastern University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the
Admitted: 1996

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