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Wendy W. Smith
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business Law ...
  • California, USDC: Central District of California, USDC: Eastern District of California, USDC: Northern District of California
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Biography

I am a skilled Silicon Valley Business attorney. I provide counsel for Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Real Estate, Debtor & Creditor Rights, and Commercial Litigation matters.

With 25 years of experience, I bring extensive knowledge and insight to every case. My areas of expertise include arbitration and mediation, as well as litigation. I am dedicated to exceptional representation focused on the practical, cost-effective solutions you need.

Visit my website for more information and representative cases.

Education
University of Iowa
J.D. (1987)
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Northwestern University
B.A. (1981)
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Professional Experience
Partner
Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP
- Current
Senior Attorney
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
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Partner
Rosenblum Parish & Isaacs, P.C.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
California Northern District clarifies scope of the "trust fund tax" priority and exception to bankruptcy discharge in Cote v. Employment Development Department
California Lawyers Association - Business Law Section
Profanity's Role in the Language of Lawyers
The Daily Journal
Concerns in a Changing Economy – Protecting Your Confidential Information when the Other Party Files Bankruptcy
Pillsbury Winthrop website “Bulletin”
Agreements in a Changing Economy – Bankruptcy and Cross-Licensing Intellectual Property
PLI Intellectual Property Seminar
Speaking Engagements
Discovery Drama - Limits of Rule 26 in Bankruptcy Litigation
Congressmen Don Edwards Inn of Court
"Carnival Rides" - A Point-Counterpoint Discussion of Judgment Collection and Defense
Rossdale CLE
Impact of Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code
Pillsbury Winthrop
Creditors Rights and Protection of Security Interests in Bankruptcy
Sterling Education Services
The Chapter 11 from Hell
Don Edwards Inn of Court
Awards
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Congressman Don Edwards American Inns of Court
Member
Current
Activities: Executive Committee
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Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum
Member
Current
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American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
Current
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California State Bar  # 133887
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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USDC: Central District of California
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USDC: Eastern District of California
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USDC: Northern District of California
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9th Circuit
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Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
  • English
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Wendy Watrous Smith's Website Profile
Website
Binder & Malter LLP Website
Blog
Northern California Bankruptcy Attorneys Blog
Contact & Map
Binder & Malter LLP
2775 Park Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Telephone: (408) 295-1700
Fax: (408) 295-1531