Jerome Byron Smith

Jerome Byron Smith

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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 49 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Corporate & Incorporation

6060 Center Drive, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Jerome

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

I perform estate planning services for married couples, singles and same sex couples. I do the planning for small, medium and large estates. Estate planning includes the preparation of living trusts, wills, health care directives and durable powers of attorney for financial management.

45 years

50%
Business 35%

I represent small and medium sized business and handle all of their tranactional legal work. This includes formation, mergers, acquisitions, business contracts, sales, distributorships and employment related issues.

50 years

35%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Incorporation includes formation and representation of LLCs.

50 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-400 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

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Location

Law Offices of Jerome B. Smith

6060 Center Drive, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Patrick Cain

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jerry is an incredibly careful lawyer with a broad and deep understanding of the technical aspects of estate planning. He combines that superior ability with an engaging and pleasant manner that puts clients at ease. From the basic to the most complex plan, Jerry employs a skill set that helps each client understand what they need and then appreciate the high quality of the product ultimately delivered."

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Louis Cutrone

Real estate lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jerry for many years. He is one of the smartest and most dedicated lawyers I know. I highly recommend Jerry!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1990 - 2006

Managing Partner, Rosenthal & Smith, LLP

Education

1976

Santa Clara Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude

1973

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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