Ruben A. Smith
About Ruben A. Smith
Ruben A. Smith is a lawyer based in Santa Ana, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Ruben A. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Santa Ana, California
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Santa Ana, CA
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