Atty. David Kane Smith
David Kane Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, defense litigation, education & school law and 12 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1969, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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David Kane Smith is a Member based in Independence, Ohio, practicing at DK Smith Law, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circui (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Case Western Reserve University (B.A. Cleveland, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys Education Law Association National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys Defense Research Institute Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Independence, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Kane Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, defense litigation, education & school law and 12 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1969, and has been licensed for 42 years
- David practices at DK Smith Law, LLC in Independence, OH
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David Kane Smith is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Ohio →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Kane Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Kane Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Independence 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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