Tyler R. Smith

Tyler brings over twelve years of litigation experience to Sutter Law, with a strong focus on financial disputes and complex civil litigation. He has handled a broad range of high-stakes matters, including white-collar crime, fraud, and financial misconduct, at both the federal and state levels.

Tyler also has significant experience litigating trust and estate disputes, including contested conservatorships and fiduciary claims, often involving substantial assets and intricate financial issues.

Known for his strategic thinking and steady demeanor, Tyler is a trusted advocate in contentious financial matters, earning the respect of both clients and opposing counsel for his collaborative approach and results-driven advocacy.

In his personal time, Tyler is passionate about training and competing in jiu-jitsu, skiing, mountain biking, and gardening with his wife at their home in Martinez.

He is admitted to practice law in the federal court for the Northern District of California and has an extensive practice history spanning twenty counties in California at the state level.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) 
• Golden Gate University School of Law, 2012
• Executive Articles Editor, Law Review
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Duke University, 2003
• Competed on NCAA Division One Wrestling Team

Memberships

California State Bar

Contra Costa County Bar Association

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