Atty. Sterling Alan Smith

Atty. Sterling Alan Smith

Sterling Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing civil trial, real estate, taxation and 2 other areas of law. Sterling received a B.A. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Sterling Alan Smith at a glance

Sterling Alan Smith is a real estate, tax, litigation, and government attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1978), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1978) and California State University at Sacramento (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sterling Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing civil trial, real estate, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Sterling received a B.A. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Sterling practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sterling Alan Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Sacramento 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 Sterling Alan Smith

Where is Sterling Alan Smith's law office located?
Sterling Alan Smith's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sterling Alan Smith handle?
Sterling Alan Smith focuses on real estate, tax, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sterling Alan Smith practiced law?
Sterling Alan Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Sterling Alan Smith go to law school?
Sterling Alan Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Sterling Alan Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1978
B.A.
California State University at Sacramento
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982

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