Zachary R. Smith

Zachary R. Smith, Esq.

Zachary R. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from San Diego State University, awarded in 1996. During his time at the university, he was a four-year letter winner and served as team captain for the San Diego State University Aztec football team. He subsequently earned his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego in 2002, where he was recognized with Dean's Honors. While in law school, Mr. Smith worked as a Certified Law Clerk for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office in the Civil Liabilities Division. He is licensed to practice law in all courts of the State of California, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

As a litigation and trial attorney, Mr. Smith has extensive experience in litigating and trying a wide array of Common Interest Development (CID) disputes, including construction defect claims, CC&R enforcement actions, and vendor disputes. His broad expertise in business, real estate, and general civil litigation matters makes him a valuable asset to the firm, enabling him to handle unique and complex cases beyond the CID realm. This diverse background, combined with his competitive drive, empowers him to represent clients with intelligence and vigor across various disputes, achieving proven results whether on behalf of plaintiffs or defendants. Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients and has effectively resolved numerous cases through strategic pleading challenges, summary judgments, nonsuits, and trials. He has also engaged in countless mediations and is recognized as a skilled negotiator.

Mr. Smith resides in Encinitas with his wife and two children.