Atty. Nelva Jean Smith
Nelva Jean Smith is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, labor & employment, workers compensation. Nelva received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Nelva Jean Smith is an Attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 2008) and Capital University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nelva Jean Smith is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, labor & employment, workers compensation
- Nelva received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Nelva practices at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Columbus, OH
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Nelva Jean Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nelva Jean Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Nelva Jean Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Nelva Jean Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →
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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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