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Norman L. Smith
 

401 B Street, Ste. 1200
San Diego, CA 92101
(t) 619.231.0303
(f) 619.231.4755



Karen M. ZoBell AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Partner

Practice Areas

Noteworthy Experience

  • General representation of public and privately held national and multi-national entities including in relation to mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations.
  • Representation of national and multi-national manufacturers and distributors in relation to a broad spectrum of transactions and disputes.
  • Representation of public companies in the formation of major strategic relationships.
  • Extensive experience in litigation and arbitration of disputes in domestic, foreign, and multi-jurisdictional proceedings relating to a broad range of commercial matters.
  • Representation of companies and investors in complicated venture capital transactions.
  • Representation of numerous technology-related companies.
  • Transactional and litigation representation of franchisors, franchisees and franchisee associations in numerous jurisdictions and involving substantial issues and disputes.
  • Successful defense of substantial public contract awards in various venues and courts.
  • Representation of numerous entities in relation to private, public and PIPE financings.

Education

  • University of South Africa with honors, 1976

Professional Affiliations and Admissions

  • Member of the California State Bar Association
  • Member of the San Diego County Bar Association
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated
  • Admitted as an attorney of the Supreme Court of South Africa, 1976
  • Fellow of the Wexner Heritage Foundation
  • Former partner in a Johannesburg law firm, South Africa

Community Affiliations

  • Founder and Chairman, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, San Diego Chapter
  • Serves on the boards of numerous charitable and other community organizations