Atty. Michael A. Smith
Michael Smith practices business law and securities law at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. He concentrates on business, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, technology licensing, and banking and securities.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Smith at a Glance
Michael A. Smith is an Attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1982). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1982) and Kenyon College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Columbus (Past Chairman, Business Law Committees Member: Corporate and Securities Law Committee Ohio Division on Securities Takeover Advisory and Negotiated Acquisitions Committee), Ohio State and American (Member, Corporate Law Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Smith
- Michael Smith practices business law and securities law at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. He concentrates on business, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, technology licensing, and banking and securities
- Mike joined CPM in February 1991
- He currently serves as Chairman of CPM’s Business Law Practice Group
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Employment Law in Columbus
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael A. Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Columbus
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Intellectual Property in Columbus
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael A. Smith is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Securities Law in Columbus
Michael A. Smith is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
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.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbus Choose Michael A. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Smith's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Smith brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, Michael A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Michael A. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael A. Smith Handles in Columbus
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