$ 375-495 per hour
Harold Palmer Smith III
also known as Peter Smith
About Harold
Biography
In addition to the practice of law, I am active in several non-profit organizations. I was on the Head Royce School Board of Trustees for 13 years and served as President of the Claremont Country Club. The experience with these organizations have enhanced my practice in many ways as I have had to deal with critical issues.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Mediation
60%
37 years | 250 cases
Litigation
20%
37 years | 1,200 cases
Real Estate
20%
37 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Smith LLP
The Latham Square Building, 1611 Telegraph Ave, Suite 210, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2010 | Business
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Mr. Smith has represented my office for over 20 years. We would not consider using another lawyer. The results have always been in our favor. Mr. Smith's responses to our emails and telephone calls have been constantly quick, his billings are fair and reasonable, and his observations of a given ...
Harold Palmer Smith III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked as co-counsel with Peter through a six-week trial to successfully defend a nationally prominent real estate brokerage firm, a development group and individual brokers for alleged intentional fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and violations of BPC § 17200. Peter was always thoroughly prepared and did a phenomenal job advocating on behalf of his clients. He was aggressive but fair during trial. His briefs were extremely well researched and written and he was concise and persuasive in his witness examinations. I recommend him without qualification."
Patricia Smith
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
1991
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Head-Royce School
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Dhillon & Smith
2002 - 2006
Partner, Law Offices of Harold P. Smith
1997 - 2002
Partner, Law Offices of Stein, Smith, Rudser & Cohen, LLP
1992 - 1997
Partner, Law Offices of Stein & Smith
1989 - 1992
Senior Associate, Law Offices of Birka-White & Stein
1989 - 1989
Counsel, California State Legislature, Joint Legislative Audit Committee
1986 - 1989
Deputy District Attorney, Alameda County District Attorney
Associations
2011 - Present
Claremont Country ClubBoard of Directors
2004 - 2013
Head-Royce Board of TrusteesBoard Member
1997 - 1998
Estuary Plan Advisory CommitteeMember
1993 - 1998
General Plan Congress, City of OaklandChair
1992 - 2000
Oakland Commerce CorporationBoard of Directors
1992 - 2000
Coliseum Redevelopment Advisory Committee
1992 - 1993
Metropolitan Task Force on Downtown Redevelopment
1991 - 1996
Planning ComissionCommissioner
1991 - 1992
Task Force on Community Restoration & Emergency Preparedness, Planning & Zoning CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Austrian v. Ramachandran
Defense verdict
Republican Party of Los Angeles County, et al. v. Barnett, et al.
Judge granted motion to strike and dismissed case
Elhilu v. Tustin
Settlement
Glicksberg v. Marcus & Millichap
Settlement
Prentiss Properties
Office building constructed.
Fentons
Business successfully reopened.
Skyline v. Mehta
Settlement
MDS Company v. Advanced Vacuum Tech.
Settlement after opening statement.
Prentiss Properties
Developments granted.
California College of the Arts
Dormitory constructed.
Head Over Heels Gymnastics
Rent set for client on favorable terms.
SNK Development
Apartment buildings constructed.
Montgomery v. Wright Architects
Full recovery of costs and attorneys fees.
Ebook
Corporate reorganization
California Waste Solutions
Employee purchase of business
Defective Pipe Litigation
Settlements
Education
1986
U of San Francisco SOL
Law
1982
Harvard University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1998
Rail~Volution '98
"Balancing Regulations and Incentives: 'Transit Friendly Development'"
1998
League of California Cities 1998 Economic Development Conference
"Working with Business Groups, Chambers and CBOs to Achieve Economic Development"
Publications
1999
Oakland Business Review
"An Attorney Looks at Downtown Development"
1994
Focus on Business, Oakland Chamber of Commerce
"The Downtown Revitalization Plan"
1992
Oakland Tribune
"Oakland Should Consider Mixed-Use Projects Downtown"
1992
Alameda County Apartment Owners News Magazine
"Are You Covered for Your Contractor's Mistakes?"
Languages
English