Atty. Adam Michael Smith

Atty. Adam Michael Smith

Adam Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing defense litigation, civil litigation, business litigation and 4 other areas of law. Adam received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Lexington Lexington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Adam Michael Smith at a glance

Adam Michael Smith is an Associate based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison, PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and Kentucky (2014). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 2007) and Rice University (B.A. English, 1999). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Adam Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing defense litigation, civil litigation, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Adam received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Adam practices at Stites & Harbison, PLLC in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Adam Michael Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Lexington 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 Adam Michael Smith

Where is Adam Michael Smith's law office located?
Adam Michael Smith's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam Michael Smith handle?
Adam Michael Smith focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Adam Michael Smith practiced law?
Adam Michael Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Adam Michael Smith go to law school?
Adam Michael Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. English, 1999).
How can I contact Adam Michael Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 2007
B.A. English
Rice University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
Kentucky
Admitted: 2014

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