Atty. Susan Smith Kost

Atty. Susan Smith Kost

Susan Smith Kost is a lawyer practicing health care, business litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Smith Kost at a glance

Susan Smith Kost is a LexisNexis based in San Francisco, California. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1993), and New York (1996). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1992) and Miami University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Smith Kost is a lawyer practicing health care, business litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Susan practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Smith Kost's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Smith Kost 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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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Smith Kost

Where is Susan Smith Kost's law office located?
Susan Smith Kost's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Smith Kost handle?
Susan Smith Kost focuses on business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Susan Smith Kost practiced law?
Susan Smith Kost has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Susan Smith Kost go to law school?
Susan Smith Kost earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Susan Smith Kost for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1992
B.A.
Miami University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1996

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