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Elizabeth Smith-Chavez
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Click to edit summaryElizabeth ("Liz") Smith-Chavez is a litigation and trial attorney, focusing her practice on the efficient and economic resolution of business and real property/construction disputes. Her expertise extends to probate and estate litigation. She handles oil and gas disputes throughout California and the Western United States.
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
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Location
Smith Chavez Law
3777 Willow Glen Drive., El Cajon, CA, 92019-4601
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"Elizabeth Smith-Chavez is a wonderful resource, heavily connected with the San Diego legal community and the San Diego County Bar Association, as well as providing informal mentoring of attorneys here in San Diego. Her solutions are practical, and she always has a friendly, warm smile and deals collaboratively to solve client problems. I highly recommend Elizabeth!"
"I have worked with Liz for over 23 years. Simply stated, she is one of the best litigation lawyers I know. She defines the qualities most desirable in a legal professional--integrity, knowledge, experience, diligence, and tenacity. I highly recommend Liz to anyone seeking a capable advocate in virtually any type of dispute, but especially with regard to real estate, oil and gas matters, and probate."
Daniel Andrist
Insurance lawyer
John Demas
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
1999
Women Who Mean Business Award, in the field of law, San Diego Daily Transcript
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Smith Chavez Law
1978 - 2012
Member, Litigation attorney, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Associations
2015 - Present
Foothills Bar AssociationDirector
2013 - Present
East County Chamber of CommerceMember
1995 - Present
NAWBOPresident
American Inns of Court
Member
St. Thomas More Society
Member
Association of Business Trial Attorneys
Member
Education
1978
University of San Diego
JD
1970
Santa Clara University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Institute for European Studies
Speaking Engagements
2012
San Diego County Bar Association
Mechanics Lien Law Changes in California
Publications
N/A
West Group publication
California Civil Practice, Real Property Litigation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I request that a court date in a civil hearing be moved up?
28 Jun 2012
Q&A
I need to prepare a stipulation for Alameda County Superior Court to change the date of a motion. Is there a form for this?
28 Jun 2012
Q&A
How do I respond to the Respondent's answer to my petition for writ of administrative mandate? Demurrer? Motion to Strike?
28 Jun 2012