Atty. Michael E. Smith

Atty. Michael E. Smith

About Michael E. Smith View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael E. Smith at a glance

Michael E. Smith is a Shareholder based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Gungoll, Jackson, Box & Devoll, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, product liability, civil rights, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western, North (1978). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Michael E. Smith got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. 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.

Michael E. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oklahoma →

Product Liability

Michael E. Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oklahoma →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Michael E. Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Oklahoma →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael E. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oklahoma →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Michael E. Smith is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael E. Smith

Where is Michael E. Smith's law office located?
Michael E. Smith's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The firm is Gungoll, Jackson, Box & Devoll, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Smith handle?
Michael E. Smith focuses on employment, product liability, civil rights, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Michael E. Smith practiced law?
Michael E. Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael E. Smith go to law school?
Michael E. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Michael E. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Michael E. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael E. Smith received?
Michael E. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University School of Law
- 1978
B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western, North
Admitted: 1978

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