Av. Alan J. Smith
Alan J. Smith is a lawyer practicing business, real property, land use and 2 other areas of law.
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About Alan J. Smith at a glance
Alan J. Smith is a Shareholder based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California (1979). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1979) and Chapman University (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alan J. Smith is a lawyer practicing business, real property, land use and 2 other areas of law
- Alan J. received a A.B. degree from Chapman University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Alan J. practices in Santa Cruz, CA
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Alan J. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan J. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alan J. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Alan J. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Alan J. Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Alan J. Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Cruz 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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