Atty. De Wayne Smith
De Wayne Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business law, corporate law and 1 other area of law. De received a B.E. degree from Youngstown State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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De Wayne Smith is a criminal defense, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Troy, Ohio. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1972). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1972) and Youngstown State University (B.E., 1969). Serves clients in Troy, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- De Wayne Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business law, corporate law and 1 other area of law
- De received a B.E. degree from Youngstown State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- De practices in Troy, OH
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De Wayne Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases De Wayne Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
De Wayne Smith is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
De Wayne Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
De Wayne Smith is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
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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 Troy 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 venue, 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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