Atty. Bernard Joseph Smith

Atty. Bernard Joseph Smith

Bernard Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, health care. Bernard has been licensed for 41 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Joseph Smith at a glance

Bernard Joseph Smith is a business and health care attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985). Educated at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (JD, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernard Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, health care
  • Bernard has been licensed for 41 years
  • Bernard practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Joseph Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Bernard Joseph Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Bernard Joseph Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernard Joseph Smith

Where is Bernard Joseph Smith's law office located?
Bernard Joseph Smith's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Joseph Smith handle?
Bernard Joseph Smith focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Bernard Joseph Smith practiced law?
Bernard Joseph Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Bernard Joseph Smith go to law school?
Bernard Joseph Smith earned their education at (JD, 1985).
How can I contact Bernard Joseph Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Bernard Joseph Smith received?
Bernard Joseph Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

JD
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985

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