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Michael Jens Frederick Smith

Fresno, CA

Licensed for 38 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

We provide personal and direct representation in complicated disputes. these range from business disputes over real estate or business contracts or insurance coverage to employment disputes over terminations, harassment or discrimination. I have been a lawyer since 1983, and have enjoyed helping all kinds of businesses and individuals obtain fair resolution of their issues.  My background includes working at the Court of Appeal, at the District Court and in a large San Francisco Law firm. I enjoy working in the  Central Valley in a small firm setting, as it allows me to work closely with my clients and to work closely with and against people that I respect and admire. We enjoy taking on cases that others find too complex, and finding prompt, fair and economically rational solutions. 

Practices Areas

Business

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

Michael J. F. Smith A Professional Corporation1391 West Shaw Avenue Suite DFresno, CA, 93711

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
June 24, 2015

Mike represented me off and on in employment matters related to harassment and stalking by a mentally unstable colleague. He is extremely knowledgeable and his years of experience are invaluable. He was always straight with me about my options and always gave me realistic, sound advice. I am not the easiest person to deal with, I'm pretty high-strung and emotional, but Mike seemed to have no problem getting me to settle down and focus on what needed to be done to improve my professional situation. I have and will continue to recommend him to anyone needing representation in employment matters. He is pricey, but you get what you pay for and his expertise is worth every penny.

anonymous
December 17, 2014

I have never hesitated to recommend Mr. Smith. He is a well-educated professional man. He is competent, disciplined and has integrity. This combination is not easy to find. I have hired Mike Smith twice. On both occasions, he was able to recover the monetary loss that I suffered. I had my roof replaced by a licensed contractor. I researched this company through the CA State Contactors Licensing Board and found that they had never had an infraction. The first rain of the season resulted in major water damage to every room in my home. The ceilings to two bedrooms caved in. I had to take out a 92K second on my house. Financially I was devastated. My homeowners insurance was not working for or with me. Mr. Smith was able to resolve this issue within a fairly short time span. My second case was related to this primary roof issue and again my losses were recovered. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience.

Ken
November 25, 2014

In three and a half years, my first lawyer couldn't get the case resolved. Michael, in less than four months, with his associate were able to resolve the issues of this case with a quick but professional manner.

anonymous
November 6, 2014

I put my complete trust in this firm and was not disappointed. I would recommend Mike to anyone needing legal representation in his field of practice.

anonymous
June 24, 2015

Mike represented me off and on in employment matters related to harassment and stalking by a mentally unstable colleague. He is extremely knowledgeable and his years of experience are invaluable. He was always straight with me about my options and always gave me realistic, sound advice. I am not the easiest person to deal with, I'm pretty high-strung and emotional, but Mike seemed to have no problem getting me to settle down and focus on what needed to be done to improve my professional situation. I have and will continue to recommend him to anyone needing representation in employment matters. He is pricey, but you get what you pay for and his expertise is worth every penny.

anonymous
December 17, 2014

I have never hesitated to recommend Mr. Smith. He is a well-educated professional man. He is competent, disciplined and has integrity. This combination is not easy to find. I have hired Mike Smith twice. On both occasions, he was able to recover the monetary loss that I suffered. I had my roof replaced by a licensed contractor. I researched this company through the CA State Contactors Licensing Board and found that they had never had an infraction. The first rain of the season resulted in major water damage to every room in my home. The ceilings to two bedrooms caved in. I had to take out a 92K second on my house. Financially I was devastated. My homeowners insurance was not working for or with me. Mr. Smith was able to resolve this issue within a fairly short time span. My second case was related to this primary roof issue and again my losses were recovered. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience.

Ken
November 25, 2014

In three and a half years, my first lawyer couldn't get the case resolved. Michael, in less than four months, with his associate were able to resolve the issues of this case with a quick but professional manner.

anonymous
November 6, 2014

I put my complete trust in this firm and was not disappointed. I would recommend Mike to anyone needing legal representation in his field of practice.