Atty. Jeffrey Douglas Smith

Atty. Jeffrey Douglas Smith

Jeffrey Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, affordable care act - aca, employee benefits and 7 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.S. degree from Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Douglas Smith at a glance

Jeffrey Douglas Smith is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern (2004). Educated at Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio (J.D., 2004) and Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH (B.S., 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Community Symphony West Orchestra Professional Activities Ohio State Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Douglas Smith is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, affordable care act - aca, employee benefits and 7 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.S. degree from Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Douglas Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Douglas 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.

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Jeffrey Douglas Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Jeffrey Douglas Smith is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

Jeffrey Douglas Smith is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Cleveland 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 Jeffrey Douglas Smith

Where is Jeffrey Douglas Smith's law office located?
Jeffrey Douglas Smith's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Douglas Smith handle?
Jeffrey Douglas Smith focuses on employment, tax, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Jeffrey Douglas Smith practiced law?
Jeffrey Douglas Smith has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Jeffrey Douglas Smith go to law school?
Jeffrey Douglas Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Jeffrey Douglas Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey Douglas Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jeffrey Douglas Smith received?
Jeffrey Douglas Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
- 2004
B.S.
Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH
- 2001

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern
Admitted: 2004

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