Atty. Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith

Atty. Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith

Joseph O. ("Josh") Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, business litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Greenville Greenville 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith at a glance

Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith is a Partner based in Greenville, South Carolina. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2008), United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (2009), and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2016). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Clemson University (B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of South Carolina Bar Association Greenville County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Upstate Inn of Court South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association American Bar Association ABA Young Lawyers Division. Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph O. ("Josh") Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Joseph O. ("Josh") received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Joseph O. ("Josh") practices in Greenville, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph O. ('Josh') 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Rights

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Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith

Where is Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith's law office located?
Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith handle?
Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith focuses on employment, business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith practiced law?
Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith go to law school?
Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith received?
Joseph O. ('Josh') Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Clemson University
- 2005

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2008
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2009
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2016

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