Atty. James A Smith

Atty. James A Smith

James A Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Carmel Carmel 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James A Smith at a glance

James A Smith is a probate, personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Carmel, Indiana. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1981) and Indiana (1988). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1981) and Ball State University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Carmel, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Carmel, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James A Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James A Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James A Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James A Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

James A Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James A Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Carmel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A Smith

Where is James A Smith's law office located?
James A Smith's law practice is located in Carmel, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Smith handle?
James A Smith focuses on probate, personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James A Smith practiced law?
James A Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James A Smith go to law school?
James A Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact James A Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1981
B.S.
Ball State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1981
Indiana
Admitted: 1988

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