Stephanie Smith

Practice areas

Land Use/Zoning, Environmental, Eminent Domain, Government Contracts, Real Estate: Business, Real Estate: Consumer

Focus areas

Condominiums & Cooperatives, Environmental Law, Short Sale

Stephanie Smith, a partner at Grid Legal, LLP located in Del Mar, California, is a distinguished attorney and rising star in her field. With a strong focus on serving clients in San Diego County and across the state, including developers, businesses, and homeowners, Ms. Smith offers unparalleled guidance and assistance in various areas:

• She specializes in matters related to land use, environmental assessments, and interactions with government entities.
• Her expertise extends to handling boundary disputes, easements, and title claims.
• She is well-versed in real estate and business transactions.

In her role as a legal practitioner, Ms. Smith frequently provides advice to her clients on matters concerning real estate, such as property sales, leases, zoning regulations, and land use opinion letters. Her extensive background includes successfully managing complex boundary disputes and easement challenges. She has earned a reputation for her extensive legal acumen and unwavering dedication to helping clients achieve their objectives with maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Ms. Smith’s clientele spans a broad spectrum, ranging from individual homeowners to developers, real estate investors, and corporate entities. Her exceptional service has garnered praise and referrals from those she has assisted. She has also been recognized as one of the top 2.5% lawyers in her region, a testament to her prowess. Her hands-on experience has provided her valuable insights into the intricacies of how local governments and municipalities handle intricate land use projects.

Having completed her studies at the University of Washington in 2005 as a dean’s scholar, Ms. Smith pursued her Juris Doctor degree at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2010. During her time at Pepperdine, she contributed as an editor for the Pepperdine Law Review and served as a research assistant to the faculty.

Active involvement is a hallmark of Ms. Smith’s professional life. She is a dedicated member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and holds a position on the Mission Bay Park Committee, a mayoral appointment. Furthermore, she holds a real estate broker’s license in the state of California.