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About Susan B. Gans-Smith at a glance
Susan B. Gans-Smith is an attorney based in Santa Maria, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at Santa Barbara College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Santa Maria, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan B. Gans-Smith is a lawyer
- Susan received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Susan practices in Santa Maria, CA
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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 Santa Maria 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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