Atty. James Stephen Smith

Atty. James Stephen Smith

James Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate house counsel, construction, manufacturing/transportation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Stephen Smith at a glance

James Stephen Smith is a employment, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Lakeside Park, Kentucky. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1995), Kentucky (1996), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1996). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1995) and Denison University (B.A. History, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lakeside Park, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate house counsel, construction, manufacturing/transportation and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices in Lakeside Park, KY

Practice Areas Explained

James Stephen Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Stephen Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Stephen Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Stephen Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Stephen Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lakeside Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Stephen Smith

Where is James Stephen Smith's law office located?
James Stephen Smith's law practice is located in Lakeside Park, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Smith handle?
James Stephen Smith focuses on employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Stephen Smith practiced law?
James Stephen Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Stephen Smith go to law school?
James Stephen Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. History, 1988).
How can I contact James Stephen Smith for a consultation?
You can contact James Stephen Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Stephen Smith received?
James Stephen Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1995
B.A. History
Denison University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1995
Kentucky
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1996
Indiana
Admitted: 2001

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