Atty. William Arthur Smith II

Atty. William Arthur Smith II

Mr. William Arthur Smith II is a lawyer practicing business, technology, corporate and 2 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About William Arthur Smith II at a glance

William Arthur Smith II is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996), Virginia (2001), and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1995) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1991). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Arthur Smith II is a lawyer practicing business, technology, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Smith II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Arthur Smith II 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

William Arthur Smith II is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Securities Law

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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 Los Angeles 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 William Arthur Smith II

Where is William Arthur Smith II's law office located?
William Arthur Smith II's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Smith II handle?
William Arthur Smith II focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Arthur Smith II practiced law?
William Arthur Smith II has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
What languages does William Arthur Smith II speak?
William Arthur Smith II provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William Arthur Smith II go to law school?
William Arthur Smith II earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1991).
How can I contact William Arthur Smith II for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1995
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1991

Languages

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996
Virginia
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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