William Barry Smith

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., 1982; University of Southern California, 1993; University of Southern California, 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Santa Clara, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, California; 1989, U.S. Claims Court
ISLN:
903588414

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Taxation
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Probate

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (12 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/04/13 in Taxation

    Outstanding, well-respected tax attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/12/13 in Real Estate

    Bill is a consummate professional. His objective, analytical approach to issues is conducive to solving problems in a positive fashion.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/25/13 in Business Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/23/13 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/16/13 in Wills and Probate

    See my comments re Estate Planning review.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/16/13 in Estate Planning

    In addition to being a Ventura County lawyer, I am also a Probate Referee for the Ventura County Probate Court. I have dealt with Mr. Smith in a professional capacity on many occasions, and find his legal skills and expertise to be at a high level.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 07/12/13 in Business Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/11/13 in Real Property

    Mr. Smith is a pleasure to work with. Very personable and competent.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/11/13 in Estate Planning

    Mr. Smith deserves an AV rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/11/13 in Business Transactions

    Mr. Smith deserves an AV rating

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Location

William Barry Smith: Partner at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP
  • Ventura, CA
    1050 South Kimball Road
    Ventura, CA 93004