Atty. John Kent Smeltzer
John Kent Smeltzer is a lawyer practicing real estate, sports, residential and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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John Kent Smeltzer is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1980). Educated at Indiana University - Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Indiana University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: AV Peer Review Rating. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Kent Smeltzer is a lawyer practicing real estate, sports, residential and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Indianapolis, IN and 1 other location
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John Kent Smeltzer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Kent Smeltzer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John Kent Smeltzer is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Indiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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