Christopher Smith
Business Lawyer and Strategist | Outside General Counsel
California
CA
"Chris has always done a fantastic job for me."
About
My law practice focuses on structuring and legal planning. Every year I help clients launch new startup businesses. Because I also understand sales and marketing, I am able to work with clients to integrate their legal structures into their daily business processes.
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Client Reviews
"Chris has always done a fantastic job for me."
"Terrific attorney. He provides great counsel which can only come from his experience and knowledge of people. Will definitely work with Christopher again and highly recommend him."
"Thank you, Chris. I was very happy with your counsel and I look forward to staying in touch for further questions."
"Chris is very articulate, thorough and 'on point'."
"Expert advice, very skilled and talented, responsive and very fast at solving problems. I definitely intend to use him again. No doubt about it. I highly recommend him for any complex corporate document. He's talented, responsive, friendly and very very sharp. Thank you Chris!"
"Well done. Quick and super efficient. Highly recommend for real estate related contracts"
Work History
Law Office of Christopher Smith
Principal
Mar 2021 - Present
A virtual law practice dedicated to working with business owners and executives in structing their business and personal lives, achieving greater operational and tax efficiency. We implement systems to provide the foundation to support taking your business to the next level.
Compliant Legal Solutions, LLC
Co-Founder and Managing Member
Apr 2017 - Dec 2022
Founded to provide comprehensive cloud-based support and consulting to achieve and maintain compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other patient privacy laws and regulations. Cybersecurity services are offered in partnership with Virtis US, an industry-leading provider of award-winning industry-leading cybersecurity solutions.
TheOptionClub, LLC
Founder and Managing Member
Jun 2003 - Dec 2018
Founder and Managing Member of an international association of options traders. This online community featured one of the most popular financial derivatives discussion boards on the Yahoo! Groups network, access to educational content both "in house" and through affiliated providers and sponsors, and a free options mini-course that has been utilized by thousands of traders across the globe.
BETA Healthcare Group
Branch Claims Manager
Feb 2013 - Mar 2017
Managed the Los Angeles-based office of California’s largest insurer of hospitals, reporting to the Vice President of Claims. Responsibilities included the supervision and training of all claims professionals, supervisors and administrative staff based in the office; interpretation and opinions for D&O, CGL, EPL, HPL.
Fonda & Fraser, LLC
Managing Attorney
Jan 2000 - Feb 2013
Responsible for managing client relationships, training associates and support staff, and directing an active civil litigation trial practice including a variety of commercial matters. Practice areas included administrative law, business litigation, contracts and general counsel work.
Law Office of Christopher Smith
Principal
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999
Responsible for directing all aspects of law firm operations including administrative and supervisory oversight, marketing and the provision of legal services.
Cooperative of American Physicians
Attorney
Jul 1992 - Dec 1997
Staff attorney responsible for defending member physicians in professional liability lawsuits. Represented clients in the California courts, private binding arbitrations, and in the California Courts of Appeal and California Supreme Court.