Matthew C. Smith, Esq.

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Matthew C. Smith, Esq.: Attorney with Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Matthew C. Smith has extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Matt represents individuals and business clients on a wide variety of professional and business litigation matters. He has served as lead counsel or co-counsel in more than a dozen trials and arbitrations. Matt also handled several successful appeals and has argued before the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

Matt earned his Juris Doctorate from Washington & Lee University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. While attending law school, Matt was awarded the American Bankruptcy Institiute Medal of Excellence and won both the John W. Davis Moot Court Competition and the American Bar Association Negotiation Competition.

Matt’s primary focus is professional liability and business litigation matters. He is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern & Central Districts of California.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Appellate
  • Business Litigation
  • Civil and Trial Litigation
  • Community Association Litigation
  • Professional Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Washington, B.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
Washington & Lee University School of law, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, California; 2001, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 2001, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Memberships:
San Diego County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Association of Business Trial Lawyers, San Diego Chapter; Barrister, American Inns of Court, Louis M. Welsh Chapter; American Bar Association.
ISLN:
914857554

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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858-703-5061  Phone

858-755-8504  Fax

www.pettitkohn.com

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