The partners of Smith, McDowell & Powell have been selected to the 2021 California Super Lawyers list. Jason Smith, Brad McDowell, and Jaclyn Powell have received this distinction consecutively for the last ten years. Both Smith and McDowell have been recognized...
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Right of Publicity, Not Just for Celebrities
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist Ariana Grande recently filed a lawsuit against the popular fashion retailer Forever 21 alleging its unauthorized use of her likeness, trademarks, and copyright material to create a false perception that Ms. Grande...
Jason Smith, Brad McDowell & Jaclyn Powell Named Top Lawyers in Super Lawyers Magazine
Smith, McDowell & Powell is proud to announce that Jason Smith, Brad McDowell and Jaclyn Powell have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as top attorneys in Northern California! Jason and Jaclyn have now earned the “Rising Star” distinction for their fifth...
Sacramento Businesses With Big Dreams
Sacramento Businesses With Big Dreams The first year of owning a business can often be daunting. From drafting a business plan, to finding a location, navigating all of the steps required to grow a successful business can sometimes deter people from taking the steps...
SMP Congratulates Newest Associate, Kimberly Van Spronsen
SMP Congratulates Newest Associate, Kimberly Van Spronsen Smith, McDowell & Powell is proud to announce that former Senior Law Clerk, Kimberly Van Spronsen recently passed the California State BAR exam and has joined our growing list of associate attorneys. ...
SMP Announces Veteran Startup Program
SMP Announces Veteran Startup Program November 11 is Veterans Day, and the attorneys at Smith, McDowell & Powell would like to show their appreciation all month long for active and retired military personnel by offering a new Veteran Startup Program. Veterans who...
Powell Moderates Televised Candidates Forum at The Barn
SMP Shareholder, Jaclyn Powell, channeled her inner Lester Holt and Martha Raddatz, and moderated this year’s West Sacramento Candidate’s Forum at The Barn. Powell has moderated the debates in West Sacramento for the last three election years on behalf of the West...
SMP Welcomes Mary E. Coombe to the Team
Smith, McDowell & Powell would like to welcome our newest associate Mary E. Coombe to the team. Mary brings with her a great deal of experience in business and civil litigation, as well as a strong background in contracts, real estate, construction law and...
Smith, McDowell & Powell Make Top Lists in Superlawyers Magazine
Smith, McDowell & Powell Make Top Lists in Superlawyers Magazine In the August issue of Super Lawyers Magazine, three familiar names will be appearing on the annual top lists for 2016. Jason Smith, Brad McDowell and Jaclyn Powell were all recognized as...
National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week Every day seems to be a national-day-of-something; from National Puppy Day to National Star Wars Day (may the “fourth” be with you by the way), the trend of designating days of celebration is not only fun, but also brings...