Atty. James Alan Smith
James Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, insolvency, business law and 8 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 37 years.
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James Alan Smith is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and business attorney based in Lima, Ohio. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989). Serands clients in Lima, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, insolvency, business law and 8 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices in Lima, OH
Practice Areas Explained
James Alan Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Alan Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Alan Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Alan Smith is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Alan Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Alan Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Alan 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 Lima 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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