Atty. Karen Dee Smith

Atty. Karen Dee Smith

Karen Dee Smith is a lawyer practicing federal regulation, health care, accreditation & licensure of health providers and 13 other areas of law. Karen received a degree from Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville in 1974, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Columbus Columbus 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen Dee Smith at a glance

Karen Dee Smith is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Bricker Graydon, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1991) and Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville (Diploma Ohio, 1974). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen Dee Smith is a lawyer practicing federal regulation, health care, accreditation & licensure of health providers and 13 other areas of law
  • Karen received a degree from Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville in 1974, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Karen practices at Bricker Graydon, LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Dee Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen Dee 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.

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Karen Dee Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Karen Dee Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Karen Dee Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 Karen Dee Smith

Where is Karen Dee Smith's law office located?
Karen Dee Smith's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Bricker Graydon, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Dee Smith handle?
Karen Dee Smith focuses on employment, business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Karen Dee Smith practiced law?
Karen Dee Smith has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Karen Dee Smith go to law school?
Karen Dee Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (Diploma Ohio, 1974).
How can I contact Karen Dee Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1991
Diploma Ohio
Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991

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