Atty. Scott Clifford Smith

Atty. Scott Clifford Smith

Scott Clifford Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, nursing home litigation, professional malpractice and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Clifford Smith at a glance

Scott Clifford Smith is a business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and Ohio (1988). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1987) and Albion College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Clifford Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, nursing home litigation, professional malpractice and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Scott practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Clifford Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Clifford 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.

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

Product Liability

Scott Clifford Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Scott Clifford Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Cleveland 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 Scott Clifford Smith

Where is Scott Clifford Smith's law office located?
Scott Clifford Smith's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Clifford Smith handle?
Scott Clifford Smith focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Scott Clifford Smith practiced law?
Scott Clifford Smith has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Scott Clifford Smith go to law school?
Scott Clifford Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Scott Clifford Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Scott Clifford 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 Scott Clifford Smith received?
Scott Clifford Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1987
B.A.
Albion College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
Ohio
Admitted: 1988

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