Atty. Phillip Jude Smith

Atty. Phillip Jude Smith

Phillip Jude Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate, business and 4 other areas of law. Phillip received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Phillip Jude Smith at a glance

Phillip Jude Smith is a Coun. Lit. & Preventive Law based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1996), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1993) and Miami University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phillip Jude Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate, business and 4 other areas of law
  • Phillip received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Phillip practices in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Jude Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Jude Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Phillip Jude Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Phillip Jude Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Cincinnati 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 Phillip Jude Smith

Where is Phillip Jude Smith's law office located?
Phillip Jude Smith's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Jude Smith handle?
Phillip Jude Smith focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Phillip Jude Smith practiced law?
Phillip Jude Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Phillip Jude Smith go to law school?
Phillip Jude Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Phillip Jude Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Phillip Jude 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 Phillip Jude Smith received?
Phillip Jude Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1993
B.A.
Miami University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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