Atty. John Matthew Smith

Atty. John Matthew Smith

John Matthew Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, business, probate. John has been licensed for 38 years.

South Bend South Bend 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (574) 786-3792 Book Appointment

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About John Matthew Smith at a glance

John Matthew Smith is a probate, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in South Bend, Indiana. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1988). Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Matthew Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, business, probate
  • John has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in South Bend, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Matthew Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Matthew Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Matthew 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.

John Matthew Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 South Bend 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 John Matthew Smith

Where is John Matthew Smith's law office located?
John Matthew Smith's law practice is located in South Bend, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Matthew Smith handle?
John Matthew Smith focuses on probate, business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Matthew Smith practiced law?
John Matthew Smith has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
How can I contact John Matthew Smith for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1988

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