Atty. Deborah Smith

Atty. Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith is a lawyer practicing probate administration, trust, corporate/business and 7 other areas of law. Deborah received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1986, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Twinsburg Twinsburg 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (855) 452-6065

Profile Summary

About Deborah Smith at a glance

Deborah Smith is a Member based in Twinsburg, Ohio, practicing at Smith Barnabee & Co. LPA. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1982). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1988) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1986). Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Twinsburg, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Smith is a lawyer practicing probate administration, trust, corporate/business and 7 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1986, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Deborah practices at Smith Barnabee & Co. LPA in Twinsburg, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Deborah Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Deborah Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Deborah Smith is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Twinsburg 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Smith

Where is Deborah Smith's law office located?
Deborah Smith's law practice is located in Twinsburg, Ohio. The firm is Smith Barnabee & Co. LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Smith handle?
Deborah Smith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Deborah Smith practiced law?
Deborah Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Deborah Smith go to law school?
Deborah Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Deborah Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1988
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1982

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