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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
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Smith LLP
1611 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94607
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Patricia McCoy Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Aimee | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Pat Smith is an excellent attorney
Pat was able to come in to a complicated situation and untangle it, allowing my company to move forward. She is thorough, persistent, and gifted at putting together complex contracts in a way that is straightforward and understandable. I appreciate her ability to be both cooperative and protective ...
Posted by Barbara | June 24, 2015
Pat M. Smith review
Pat provided real estate advice on a wide variety of matters for our projects, including property acquisitions and property transfer agreements for SFO, eBART and the proposed Livermore extension. I worked closely with Pat for over 5 years. She's able to cut through very complex matters and has a r...
Posted by Paul | May 21, 2014
Patricia McCoy Smith
Pat provided our major public works project with invaluable legal support on numerous agreements with third parties as well as support of environmental and real estate activities.
Posted by Todd | March 24, 2014
Pat Smith Review
Pat is confident in her approach and someone whom you want on your side! She has a terrific ability to structure agreements so that the arrangement is clear and any eventuality is anticipated while at the same time negotiating the best possible terms for the client.
Patricia McCoy Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Pat earlier in my legal career and I always looked to her as a resource for advice on complicated land use, real estate and general transactional issues. She is very professional and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"I worked with Pat on several matters when she was a partner at one of my previous firms. She is a dedicated and experienced attorney with special expertise in real estate, business, and environmental law for both private and public entities. Pat has considerable experience in both litigation and transactional matters. I highly recommend her and her firm."
"Pat is a real professional. She handles complex real estate matters in a manner that serves her clients well and gets the deal done. She is particularly adept at real estate matters where there are issues concerning railroads."
"I highly recommend Pat for matters involving local and state government, real estate, and land use. Pat is very personable and zealously advocates for her clients, often achieving a successful result. Pat is an effective communicator and strategist who will make sure that your legal needs are met."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pat and I worked together at the General Counsel's Office for over six years. I always found her to be a very strong advocate for her clients, and always very meticulous with regard to her transactional projects. I would endorse her highly to anyone in need of a lawyer in matters involving local governments, land use or real estate transactions."
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Experience
Honors
1996
Achievement Award for Co-Founding Board of Trustees, East Bay Habitat for Humanity
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Smith LLP
2013 - 2014
Partner, Dhillon & Smith, LLP
1998 - 2013
Attorney III, The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
1996 - 1998
Legal Consultant, Parsons Brinkerhoff (Bay Area Transit Consultants)
1995 - 1995
Faculty Member, USF Intensive Advocacy Program
1994 - 1994
Lecturer, University Of California At Berkeley
1993 - 1995
Associate, Morgan, Miller & Blair
1987 - 1989
Associate, Keesal, Young & Logan
1986 - 1987
Associate, Pettit & Martin
1985 - 1985
Legal Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District Of New York
Associations
1987 - Present
State Bar of California, Real Property Law SectionMember
2009 - 2014
Alta Bates FoundationBoard of Trustees
1996 - 2010
Family Aid to Catholic EducationBoard Member
1996 - 1998
East Bay Habitat for HumanityBoard of Trustees
1993 - 1998
East Bay Habitat for HumanityBoard of Directors
Education
1986
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Temple University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2014
San Francisco Daily Journal
Public Works: Avoid the Pitfalls of Title VI
2014
The Recorder
Judge Boots Google Lawyer From Ballot
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