Atty. Edward Michael Smith

Atty. Edward Michael Smith

Edward Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, business law, commercial law and 10 other areas of law. Edward received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Dayton Dayton 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward Michael Smith at a glance

Edward Michael Smith is a Member based in Dayton, Ohio, practicing at Nolan, Sprowl & Smith. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1975), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1978). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1973) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dayton (Member, Committee on Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law) and Ohio State (Member, Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct, 1990—) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Dayton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, business law, commercial law and 10 other areas of law
  • Edward received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Edward practices at Nolan, Sprowl & Smith in Dayton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Michael Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Edward Michael Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Ohio →

Trusts

Edward Michael Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

Edward Michael Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

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.

Edward Michael Smith is one of 226,536 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.

Edward Michael Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Dayton 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 Edward Michael Smith

Where is Edward Michael Smith's law office located?
Edward Michael Smith's law practice is located in Dayton, Ohio. The firm is Nolan, Sprowl & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Michael Smith handle?
Edward Michael Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Edward Michael Smith practiced law?
Edward Michael Smith has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Edward Michael Smith go to law school?
Edward Michael Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Edward Michael Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Edward Michael Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edward Michael Smith received?
Edward Michael Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1973
A.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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