Atty. James Dustin Smith

Atty. James Dustin Smith

James Dustin Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, banking, bankruptcy & creditors' rights and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Indiana in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About James Dustin Smith at a glance

James Dustin Smith is an Associate based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Plunkett Cooney. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2010), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (2010), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (2010). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Southern Indiana (B.S., 2006). Active member of 2010) Indiana State Bar Association (2010, Indianapolis Bar Association. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Dustin Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, banking, bankruptcy & creditors' rights and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Indiana in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices at Plunkett Cooney in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Dustin Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Dustin Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Dustin Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Indianapolis 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 Dustin Smith

Where is James Dustin Smith's law office located?
James Dustin Smith's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Plunkett Cooney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dustin Smith handle?
James Dustin Smith focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Dustin Smith practiced law?
James Dustin Smith has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Dustin Smith go to law school?
James Dustin Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact James Dustin Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 2010
B.S.
University of Southern Indiana
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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