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Erik P. Smith

Erik P. Smith

3.7
3 reviews

435 West Hanley Avenue, Suite 101, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Business Litigation and Transactions, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation and 8 more

About Erik P. Smith

Erik P. Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation and transactions, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law. Erik P. received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years. Erik P. practices at Lake City Law Group PLLC in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Erik P. Smith (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)

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Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by Lance
August 01, 2025
Hired Attorney

Although we ended up not needing to work with Mr. Erik Smith, he already had established that he responds and communicates with exceptional professionalism and speed, and that he cared to address the issue himself--not passing the matter off to an assistant. We recommend him!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2009
Hired Attorney

Erik Smith is not a fire and brimstone attorney. He is cool and calculating with a mix of common sense and knowledge of the law. He got my alimony cut to one third of what it was and helped my get and keep custody of my son. He returns calls and emails in a very timely manner. He's got other clients but takes the time between court and clients to call. Erik Smith is very very good. Thank you, Erik.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2011
Hired Attorney

Will not return calls. Will not listen to pertinent information. Is rude.

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Family Law
  • Other 5
    • Business Litigation and Transactions
    • Criminal Defense
    • Personal Injury Litigation
    • Probate
    • Real Estate Litigation and Transactions

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Lake City Law Group PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Idaho
    1994, U.S. District Court for the District of Idah
    2019, Washington
    2019, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
    Memberships
    Idaho State Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Idaho College of Law
    Class of 1994
    J.D.

    University of Natal, Durban, South Africa
    LL.M.
    International Environmental Law
    Other Education
    Seattle Pacific University
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
    Religion/Greek Studies, cum laude

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