Summer M. Smith

Of Counsel, San Francisco

Summer M. Smith

Of Counsel, San Francisco

SEASONED LITIGATOR DEFENDING AGAINST PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
& CATASTROPHIC INJURY CLAIMS

Summer Smith brings substantial experience and in-depth knowledge to the firm’s litigation group. Her practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, along with the representation of professionals.

Summer’s range as an attorney is showcased by the clients she represents. Her professional liability practice alone encompasses attorneys, accountants, architects, engineers, designers, and their firms. Summer considers all aspects of a case to resolve legal issues for her clients, having successfully applied California’s anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) legislation to her cases on several occasions.

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Throughout her 17 years of legal practice, Summer has demonstrated her strength and skill as a litigator. She defends claims of product liability, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and intentional torts. She also assists and represents professional fiduciaries in the administration of their obligations to clients. Serving as counsel for litigated matters facing professional fiduciaries, she also advises on obligations owing to beneficiaries. Summer’s representation includes advice about the management of trust assets, and occasionally tenant rights and obligations when trust assets include residential properties.