Atty. Christopher Lee Smith

Atty. Christopher Lee Smith

Christopher Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Kent University, Kent, Ohio in 1994, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Akron Akron 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Lee Smith at a glance

Christopher Lee Smith is an Of Counsel based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C. (LL.M. Taxation, 2001) and Kent University, Kent, Ohio (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Kent University, Kent, Ohio in 1994, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Christopher practices at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Akron, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Lee Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Lee 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Product Liability

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Akron 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 Christopher Lee Smith

Where is Christopher Lee Smith's law office located?
Christopher Lee Smith's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. The firm is Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Lee Smith handle?
Christopher Lee Smith focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Christopher Lee Smith practiced law?
Christopher Lee Smith has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Christopher Lee Smith go to law school?
Christopher Lee Smith earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2001); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Christopher Lee Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
- 2001
B.A.
Kent University, Kent, Ohio
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2013

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