Lara Garrett Cullinane-Smith
also known as Lara C. Smith, Lara Cullinane Smith
About Lara
Biography
What is your company's biggest legal concern?
As a partner with Gordon & Rees, an AmLaw 100 firm with offices in all 50 states, I can help you manage those concerns before an issue arises, and provide superior, affordable counsel when an an issue needs an experienced, tenacious litigator.
* Experience assisting companies from the corner store to Fortune 100 with their business litigation needs.
* 20+ years helping employers navigate federal and state employment laws and pitfalls
* In-depth understanding of the real concerns lawsuits raise for business owners, even where they have insurance coverage. My job is to take the stress of litigation off you and your business through efficient, effective counsel.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 29 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Lara C. Smith
3 Parkcenter Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
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Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney
Lara does a great job explaining the restraining order process and helping you through it.
Lara Garrett Cullinane-Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lara is a diligent and experienced attorney. I highly recommend her."
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"Lara is a tireless advocate for her clients and an exceptionally qualified litigator. I have been co-counsel with her on a complex family law case in Contra Costa County for the past year, and she finds creative and cost-effective solutions for her clients, which I admire. I refer all of my bay area family law and child custody disputes to Ms. Smith."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Defender of Liberty, The Second Amendment Foundation
2018
The Libertas, The Liberal Gun Club
2016
Inaugural Year Participant, The DC Project
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founder, Law Office at Lara C. Smith
2014 - 2016
Partner, Shrem & Smith
2012 - 2014
Partner, Law Office of Lara C Smith
2010 - 2012
Senior Associate, Rains Lucia Stern
2002 - 2007
Senior Associate, Schulten Ward & Turner, LLP
1997 - 2002
Partner, Law Office of Lara C Smith, Atlanta
Associations
2018 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Tom Homann Law AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Firearms Policy CoalitionContributor
2016 - Present
The Liberal Gun ClubNational Spokesperson
2014 - Present
NSSF
2014 - Present
Berkeley-Albany Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Second Amendment FoundationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Successful
Settled
Successful
Successful
Successful/Settlement
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BSBA
Speaking Engagements
2018
California Gun Laws and Adovcacy
2018
2016
Firearms in the Home - Custody Concerns for Firearms Owners
2016
The DC Project - Women Advocate for the Second Amendment
2015
Basics for Small Business Owners - How not to Get Sued and What to do if You Are
Publications
2016
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Sewer backed up in back yard again?
08 Jan 2019
Can i have an r.v towed from my back yard if someone is living in it when it was only supposed to be stored at my home
02 Dec 2018
Can I legally keep a tenants guest off the property if they have threatened my onsite manager with bodily harm ?
02 Dec 2018