Jason Kelly Smith

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MK Smith, APC

Experience: 12 years

Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and 17 others

California, Utah, 9th Circuit and 10th Circuit

Rising Star, Rising Star and 3 others

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Awards 5

Experience 12y

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Jason K. Smith is one of the founding shareholders of MK Smith, APC. He has been admitted to practice in state and federal courts of both California and Utah. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in civil litigation and has successfully represented clients in matters involving business litigation, construction litigation, patent litigation, contract disputes, employment issues, false advertising, unfair business practices, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, education law, and special education law.

Mr. Smith obtained his Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduating Cum Laude in 2008. In 2011, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Pepperdine University School of Law. At Pepperdine, Mr. Smith was a Fellow with the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law, and was a student representative with the Special Education Advocacy Clinic for the Pepperdine School of Law wherein he assisted special needs children resolve disputes about educational services.

Mr. Smith has extensive trial and litigation experience. For example, Mr. Smith was trial counsel in a 30 day federal jury trial, he was trial counsel in a 20 day state court trial, and has worked as counsel on several other cases from the beginning all the way through trial. Mr. Smith has also handled several appeals, including an oral argument before the California Court of Appeal in Santa Ana, California.

Mr. Smith is well-recognized by his peers and clients as being a sharp and dedicated attorney who always strives to achieve the highest level of legal representation for his client.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California

State Bar of California
ID Number: 277923
Since 2011

Utah

Utah State Bar
ID Number: 14323
Since 2012

9th Circuit

10th Circuit

Professional Experience

2017 - Current

MK Smith, APC

Shareholder

Founding shareholder.

Education

2008 - 2011

Pepperdine University School of Law

J.D. (2011) | Law

Activities: Geoffrey H. Palmer Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Law, Fellow Pepperdine Special Education Advocacy Clinic, Student Advocate

2006 - 2008

University of Utah

B.S. (2008) | Political Science

Honors: Cum Laude

Awards

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Lawyers of Distinction

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Contacts

MK Smith, APC 9891 Irvine Center Drive Suite 200 Irvine CA 92618 Telephone: (949) 299-2500

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Experience: 12 years

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Phone: (949) 299-2500

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Collections

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Foreclosure Defense

Intellectual Property

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Legal Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Nursing Home Abuse

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Stockbroker & Investment Fraud

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

2012

Bar License

State Bar of Utah

2011

Bar License

State Bar of California

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