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Atty. Victor Smith

Atty. Victor Smith

Victor Smith is a partner in the Business Services and Governmental Services Groups at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP and a principal of Bose Public Affairs Group. Victor is Chair of the Site Selection and Economic Incentives Group and remains focused on assisting businesses grow in the United States, by providing strategic business services as well as advice on federal, state, and local government matters.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 30 Years Experience 30 year
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About Victor Smith at a glance

Victor Smith is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practforg at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1996). Educated at Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Colgate University (B.A., 1990). Actiand member of Appointments / Memberships • Chair, Governor-Elect Mike Braun's Transition Team • Indiana's Republican National Committeeman on the Republican National Committee, 2024 - Present • The Catholic University of America Board of Trustees, Washington, D and C. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith · Updated June 2026

About

  • Victor Smith is a partner in the Business Services and Governmental Services Groups at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP and a principal of Bose Public Affairs Group
  • Victor is Chair of the Site Selection and Economic Incentives Group and remains focused on assisting businesses grow in the United States, by providing strategic business services as well as advice on federal, state, and local government matters
  • Prior to engaging with the firm, Victor served as Indiana’s Secretary of Commerce under Vice President-then Governor Mike Pence during the Governor’s entire four-year term
  • He was a member of the Cabinet, simultaneously operating as CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and managed Indiana’s domestic and international economic development strategies and operations
  • Under Victor’s tenure, 1,096 economic development transactions were negotiated with companies, resulting in investments totaling $15.49 billion and the creation of 93,612 new jobs in the State of Indiana
  • Victor dedicated his previous 17 years to operations, sales, and executive positions in the private sector, serving as Chief Executive Officer of CDS Engineering, a precision manufacturing company with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia
  • The corporation, with approximately 500 employees, participated in the global semiconductor equipment and advanced manufacturing market
  • A native of Muncie, Indiana, Victor resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Kathleen, and their three young adults
  • Honors / Awards In 2016, Victor received a Sagamore of the Wabash award, the highest state government honor bestowed upon a civilian in Indiana for rendering distinguished service to the State and Governor

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practforg law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Victor Smith's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Victor Smith practiced law?
Victor Smith has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Victor Smith go to law school?
Victor Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1996

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