Atty. Jay Lawrence Smith

Atty. Jay Lawrence Smith

Jay Lawrence Smith is a lawyer practicing tort law, risk management, workers compensation law. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Jefferson City Jefferson City 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Jay Lawrence Smith at a glance

Jay Lawrence Smith is an Asst. Chf. Coun., Missouri Hwy. & Transp. Comm. based in Jefferson City, Missouri. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1984) and Missouri (1990). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1984) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Jefferson City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Lawrence Smith is a lawyer practicing tort law, risk management, workers compensation law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Jay practices in Jefferson City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Lawrence Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Lawrence Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jay Lawrence Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Jay Lawrence Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jefferson City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay Lawrence Smith

Where is Jay Lawrence Smith's law office located?
Jay Lawrence Smith's law practice is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Lawrence Smith handle?
Jay Lawrence Smith focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jay Lawrence Smith practiced law?
Jay Lawrence Smith has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Jay Lawrence Smith go to law school?
Jay Lawrence Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Jay Lawrence Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1984
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1984
Missouri
Admitted: 1990

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