Atty. Stuart Lansing Smits

Atty. Stuart Lansing Smits

Stuart Lansing Smits is a lawyer practicing real estate law, land use litigation, mediation law and 2 other areas of law. Stuart received a A.A. degree from Menlo College in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart Lansing Smits at a glance

Stuart Lansing Smits is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Stuart L. Smits & Associates A Professional Law Corporation. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1977). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Menlo College (A.A. Tulane, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sacramento County. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stuart Lansing Smits is a lawyer practicing real estate law, land use litigation, mediation law and 2 other areas of law
  • Stuart received a A.A. degree from Menlo College in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Stuart practices at Stuart L. Smits & Associates A Professional Law Corporation in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Lansing Smits's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Lansing Smits handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

Stuart Lansing Smits is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Stuart Lansing Smits is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 Stuart Lansing Smits

Where is Stuart Lansing Smits's law office located?
Stuart Lansing Smits's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Stuart L. Smits & Associates A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Lansing Smits handle?
Stuart Lansing Smits focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stuart Lansing Smits practiced law?
Stuart Lansing Smits has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Stuart Lansing Smits go to law school?
Stuart Lansing Smits earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.A. Tulane, 1969).
How can I contact Stuart Lansing Smits for a consultation?
You can contact Stuart Lansing Smits directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stuart Lansing Smits received?
Stuart Lansing Smits's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1975
A.A. Tulane
Menlo College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1986

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