Law Office of Janelle J. Smith
1212 Broadway
Suite 701
Oakland, CA 94612
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Phone: (510) 239-3995 | Fax: (510) 380-2788
http://www.janellejsmith.com
Serving Bay Area individuals and small businesses.
Legal Topic
Business Law
Legal Topic
Employment Law
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
I am licensed to practice in California and admitted to practice in all California sate courts and the federal court for the Northern District of California.
Firm Focus
My focus is one fostering the entrepreneurial spirit among individuals and businesses in the Bay Area. My firm can help your business grow by providing business and employment legal services. I handle business formation, contractual matters, employment matters and more.
Firm History
The Law Office of Janelle J. Smith was established in 2011.
Activities and Awards
• Member, Bar Area Lawyers for Individual FreedomMember, Bar Association of San Francisco
Example Cases
I have assisted clients with entity formation, contractual agreements and disputes, and obtaining trademark and copyrights.
What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I encourage clients to educate themselves on their legal matters. Knowledgeable clients have a better understanding and more reasonable expectations about how the law can help them achieve their goals.
Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Reviewing documents prepared by clients will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Whether I would be willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves would be determined on the facts and circumstances of their situation.
Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?
Yes, when a client matter and responsibilities can be easily divided and assigned.
What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?
As a solo practitioner I am always cognizant of providing clients with cost-effective and efficient representation.
How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?
Mediation, arbitration, and collaboration are always encouraged in order to expedite the process so that all parties can have the matter resolved efficiently.
Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?
Yes. Janelle supports the local economy by volunteering her expertise at nonprofit organizations.
What distinguishes your law firm from others?
My goal is to foster the entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Bay Area. I also want to promote and enforce fair employment practices and positive working relationships between employers and their employees. My firm achieves this by providing clients with responsive service and down-to-earth client communication.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(510) 380-2788
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
There are fixed-price fees available for legal services that involve document drafting and corporate filings. These are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Hourly Rates
$225 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. Free 30-minute initial consultation by phone or email.
Typical Retainer
The amount of the retainer required varies depending upon specifics of the case and scope of representation.
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