Curriculum Vitae - Christopher Smith, B.B.A., J.D.

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Christopher Smith, Esq.

Curriculum Vitae

Career Highlights

THEOPTIONCLUB.com - 2003 to Present
Founder & President
An on-line community of traders and options education company. We provide education, training, support and a sense of community to options traders of all skill levels. We have forged relationships at all levels in the trading community. A paid membership site was opened in 2009, providing enhanced services and continues to maintain a stable and growing member base. Future plans remain focused on our core purpose of providing intellectually honest information to assist individual traders in the art and science of options trading.

FONDA & FRASER, LLP - 2000 to Present
Managing Attorney
Diverse civil law practice including the defense of California Regional Centers, doctors, nurses, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other health care providers in elder and dependent adult abuse actions, professional and general tort litigation, various aspects of administrative law, business litigation, contracts, and as general counsel. Services to business include corporate maintenance, debt collections, landlord tenant matters, mechanics liens, review of contracts, negotiations, etc. Extensive Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience and pre-litigation consultation enhance the traditional civil litigation services. Responsibilities within the firm include all aspects of case management including trial, arbitration, appeals, mediation, and supervision of other attorneys, paralegals and staff.

LAW OFFICES OF GITTLER & BRADFORD -1999 to 2000
Attorney
Law practice with focus on defense of medical malpractice claims, defense and prosecution of general tort claims and business litigation. Responsible for management of an independent case load assumed from prior counsel. All matters were brought to resolution through either defense award or favorably negotiated settlement.

LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER L. SMITH - 1997 to 1999
Principal
Law practice dedicated to providing a high quality legal service at an affordable cost. Clientele ranged from individuals, small to moderate sized businesses, and healthcare providers.

SCHMID & VOILES 1992 to 1997
Attorney
Involved in all aspects of medical malpractice defense litigation including jury trials and binding arbitration. Solely responsible for a full case load, successfully managing and resolving numerous medical malpractice cases. Developed strategy for reducing large verdicts following trial, including development of model points and authorities and presentation to panel counsel and parent company.

Chair, Law Office Technology Steering Committee
Secondary responsibilities included chairing the law firm’s technology committee, which was tasked with identifying the firm’s the needs, recommending solutions and guiding systems development within the Los Angeles and Orange County offices.

CITY OF SANTA CLARA 1991
Law Clerk
Practice areas included criminal prosecution, eminent domain, environmental law, real property secured transactions, leases, contracts and tort causes of action filed against the City of Santa Clara. Conducted legal research, writing and motion practice. Certified by the California State Supreme Court. Devised and assisted environmental “clean-up” standards. Advised on integration of law office technology, including collaboration with the Deputy City Attorney and City engineers to design the City government’s first local area network.

Education

J. D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 1992

Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal, Business Editor

B. B. A., University of San Diego 1989

Dean’s List and Departmental Honors

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