Atty. Ian Russell Smith

Atty. Ian Russell Smith

Ian Russell Smith is a lawyer practicing energy, finance, litigation and 5 other areas of law. Ian received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 2009, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Ian Russell Smith at a glance

Ian Russell Smith is a Staff Attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, workers comp, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1997), Kentucky (2005), US District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2013), and West Virginia (2013). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2012) and Miami University (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ian Russell Smith is a lawyer practicing energy, finance, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Ian received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 2009, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Ian practices at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Ian Russell Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Russell 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.

Ian Russell Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ian Russell Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ian Russell Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Ian Russell Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Cincinnati 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 Ian Russell Smith

Where is Ian Russell Smith's law office located?
Ian Russell Smith's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian Russell Smith handle?
Ian Russell Smith focuses on employment, real estate, workers comp, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Ian Russell Smith practiced law?
Ian Russell Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Ian Russell Smith go to law school?
Ian Russell Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Ian Russell Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 2012
B.A.
Miami University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1997
Kentucky
Admitted: 2005
US District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2013
West Virginia
Admitted: 2013

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