Atty. Thomas Edward Smuts
Thomas Edward Smuts is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, labour and employment and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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Thomas Edward Smuts is a estate planning, employment, business, ip, and internet attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Edward Smuts is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, labour and employment and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Thomas practices in Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Edward Smuts's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Edward Smuts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas Edward Smuts is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas Edward Smuts is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas Edward Smuts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Thomas Edward Smuts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Thomas Edward Smuts is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in California →
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 Santa Monica 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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