Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Business / Contracts, Business Formation, Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional/Litigation)

Los Angeles, California

Personal Introduction

Having spent more than 30 years representing and serving the clients in multiple business sectors, my practice is constantly evolving to address my clients' changing needs. I provide services including general counsel, contract negotiation, corporate and regulatory compliance including HIPAA and HITECH, as well as litigation management. As clients have looked to expand outside of the United States I have worked to keep pace by partnering in countries where the client seeks to establish a presence. Comprehensive planning includes buy-sell agreements, family succession planning, foundational estate planning, as well as asset protection structures.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law
Santa Clara University School of Law JD (1992)
University of San Diego
University of San Diego BBA, Business (1989)

Practice Summary

A law practice focused on counseling and representing clients in their businesses, professional practices, and their personal lives. The focus is on mitigating risks, closing deals quickly, and avoiding legal pitfalls so that the client can enjoy greater peace of mind. Services include general counsel, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate and regulatory compliance, litigation management, and representation before judicial and regulatory agencies.

Response Time

1 day

Affiliations

BNI Producers Chapter

BNI Producers Chapter

Claims Litigation Management Alliance

Claims Litigation Management Alliance

Southern California Association of Hospital Risk Managers

Southern California Association of Hospital Risk Managers

What is Overture?

Overture is an attorney-to-attorney referral network. Vetted attorneys refer matters they can’t take on to trusted colleagues and earn fee splits when they do, expanding what every attorney can offer their clients.

Client Reviews

5.00/5.0 Aggregate Score (2 reviews)

Peer Recommendations 1

Barry Drucker, Esq.
Barry Drucker, Esq.
Honest, knowledgeable, experience

Bar Admissions

California