About Paul Edward
Paul Edward Smithers is a lawyer specializing in personal injury, business law, labor law, and real estate law. He is the founding partner of Smithers Law Firm, which is strategically located at 303 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 600, Redwood City, California. The firm provides complete legal offerings throughout both California's state and federal courts, making sure clients receive expert representation in a selection of legal matters. Mr. Smithers earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1981. His educational adventure continued at Santa Clara University School of Law, the place he pursued his law degree, graduating in 1985. During his time in law school, he persistently demonstrated academic excellence, earning a place on the Dean’s List from 1982 to 1985. Additionally, he served at the Honors Moot Court Board, showcasing his advocacy skills and dedication to legal scholarship.
After finishing his law degree, Mr. Smithers gained inexperience by clerking for Judge William A. Ingram of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California from 1986 to 1987. This role provided him with insights into federal judiciary procedures and the details of judicial choice-making. Following his clerkship, he began his private practice with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in San Jose and San Francisco, where he developed his skills in business litigation. Later, he joined Cooley in Palo Alto, in addition solidifying his expertise in employment and trade secret instances. In 1990, Mr.
Smithers founded Smithers Law Firm, specializing in commercial litigation with a specific emphasis on employment and exchange mystery disputes. His company has since constructed a popularity for effective legal advocacy and client advocacy. Beyond his practice, Mr. Smithers actively contributes to the legal community as an arbitrator and judge pro tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. His commitment to law school training is clear through his position as an adjunct professor at Santa Clara University School of Law since 2005, the place he teaches a course on trade secrets. Mr. Smithers is licensed to practice regulation in all California state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.
His license standing is active, and he has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 10, 1985. He is likewise affiliated with The Honorable William A. Ingram American Inn of Court and the St. Thomas More Society of Santa Clara County. For inquiries, he may be reached at 408-271-1200 or via email at ews@smitherslf.com.
