Atty. James Michael Smither
James Michael Smither is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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James Michael Smither is a divorce, child custody, and litigation attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1982) and Western Kentucky University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Smither is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James practices in Louisville, KY
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Michael Smither is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kentucky →
James Michael Smither is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kentucky →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Michael Smither is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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