Atty. John Robert Smart

Atty. John Robert Smart

John Robert Smart is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, workers' compensation law and 1 other area of law. John has been licensed for 37 years.

Columbus Columbus 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (380) 219-6512

Profile Summary

About John Robert Smart at a glance

John Robert Smart is a employment, workers comp, litigation, and government attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989). Educated at The Ohio State University J.D. (—). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Robert Smart is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, workers' compensation law and 1 other area of law
  • John has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Smart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert Smart 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.

John Robert Smart is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Robert Smart is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

John Robert Smart is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Robert Smart is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Columbus 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 venue, 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 John Robert Smart

Where is John Robert Smart's law office located?
John Robert Smart's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Smart handle?
John Robert Smart focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Robert Smart practiced law?
John Robert Smart has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Robert Smart go to law school?
John Robert Smart earned their education at (—).
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Education

The Ohio State University J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1989

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