Atty. Stephen J. Smith

Atty. Stephen J. Smith

Stephen J. Smith is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Columbus Columbus 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen J. Smith at a glance

Stephen J. Smith is a Member based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Frost Brown Todd LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1971). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Toledo (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen J. Smith is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen J. received a B.A. degree from University of Toledo in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Stephen J. practices at Frost Brown Todd LLC in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen J. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen J. Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Education Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Stephen J. Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen J. Smith

Where is Stephen J. Smith's law office located?
Stephen J. Smith's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Frost Brown Todd LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen J. Smith handle?
Stephen J. Smith focuses on zoning, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Stephen J. Smith practiced law?
Stephen J. Smith has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Stephen J. Smith go to law school?
Stephen J. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Stephen J. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen J. 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 Stephen J. Smith received?
Stephen J. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1971
B.A.
University of Toledo
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1971

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