{"id":1622,"date":"2026-07-16T16:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xfer.incepthosting.com\/ruppv2-stage\/?page_id=1622"},"modified":"2026-09-05T11:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T15:12:59","slug":"stuart-smith","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xfer.incepthosting.com\/ruppv2-stage\/stuart-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuart Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>716.854.3400 x 211<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Fax:\u00a0<\/strong>716.332.0336<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Email:\u00a0<\/strong>smith@xfer.incepthosting.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Veterinary Law & Ethics - Practice Area Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stuart\u2019s practice encompasses general corporate and securities matters for clients operating in a variety of industries, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing transactions, corporate governance, and commercial arrangements.\u00a0 Stuart offers established enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups business-friendly legal solutions in connection with day-to-day operational matters and specific transactions at every stage of their business\u2019 life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Stuart regularly serves as general counsel and a trusted advisor to veterinary practices and routinely provides counsel on the legal and business intricacies veterinarians face in today\u2019s challenging environment.\u00a0 Whether advising practices on regulatory requirements, complex M&A transactions, real estate matters, or other issues arising from the practice of veterinary medicine, Stuart brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the table that produces cost-effective results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Education:<\/b><\/p>\n

California Western School of Law, J.D<\/span><\/p>\n

University of California at Riverside, B.A.<\/span><\/p>\n

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California<\/span><\/p>\n

New York\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch\u00ae in America, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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