Atty. Stephen Michael Smith
Stephen Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance litigation, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Stephen Michael Smith is a probate, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Long Beach, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles (J.D., 1983) and University of Southern California (A.B., 1980). Active member of Long Beach and Los Angeles County Bar Associations U, S, and Supreme Court Bar State Bar of California. Serves clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance litigation, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Stephen received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Stephen practices in Long Beach, CA
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Stephen Michael Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Michael Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Stephen Michael Smith is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen Michael Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Stephen Michael Smith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Stephen Michael Smith is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
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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 Long Beach 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 venue, 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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