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MaryJo E. Smart Pinocchio
MaryJo Smart Pinocchio is an associate in our business litigation and intellectual property practice groups. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, as well as transactional matters and general business advising. She has in depth litigation experience ranging from pre-litigation and the inception of a case through trial.
A fifth-generation Nevadan and the youngest of four siblings, albeit the most protective, MaryJo has always found herself advocating for others. Her tenacity and dedication to fight for what she believes in translates well to the dynamic practice of civil litigation, and MaryJo brings this strong-willed mentality to each of her cases. In her practice, she finds it crucial to get to know her clients and learn how their businesses operate on a granular level, as well as appreciate their ultimate goals and needs, in order to effectively litigate on their behalf.
Outside of the office, MaryJo enjoys paddle boarding, learning to ski, and spending time with her nine nieces and nephews and her French bulldog, Frankie.
Education
- J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, With Great Distinction
- Order of the Coif
- Traynor Honor Society
- Chief Articles & Symposium Editor, The University of the Pacific Law Review
- Judicial Extern, Honorable Judge Morrison C. England, Jr., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- B.S., University of Nevada, Reno
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Mediation and Arbitration
ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS
- Featuring, “MaryJo Smart joins the Fennemore Business Litigation practice group,” Northern Nevada Business Weekly, April 14, 2023
Admissions
- California
- Nevada
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada