James Anthony Smith
Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
Los Angeles, CA • Serving Los Angeles County
About James Anthony Smith
James Anthony Smith is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1994 (Bar #170347) with 32 years of practice. Currently practices at Tafapolsky & Smith LLP.
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Education
- Law School: Univ of Wisconsin Law School; Madison WI
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Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
Tafapolsky & Smith LLP, 555 W 5th St Ste 4510
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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