Todd Smith specializes in complex business litigation in state and federal courts. He represents companies and individuals in cases involving partnership disputes, shareholder and derivative litigation, breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims, financial services litigation, real estate disputes, intellectual property rights, trade secrets, and unfair competition. He also defends law firms and lawyers in legal malpractice cases. Todd has experience in trials, arbitrations, mediations, appeals, regulatory proceedings, and internal investigations. Recently, he secured a complete defense verdict in a legal malpractice jury trial for an international law firm.
Todd is actively involved in local and national bar organizations, frequently writes and speaks on legal topics, and presents Continuing Legal Education courses on legal ethics and professional responsibility. He serves on the OCBA’s Professionalism and Ethics Committee and is a Board Member for CASA, an organization advocating for foster youth in Orange County.
Before joining Umberg/Zipser, Todd worked at two large international law firms, focusing on defending businesses in commercial litigation and representing law firms in legal malpractice cases.
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