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Email
Phone
(513) 657-2741
Website
Address
4050 Executive Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, US
Professional
About
R. Michael Smith graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati in 1982. He then attended The Ohio State University College of Law where, after serving on the Law Journal and winning the Judge Joseph Harter Award for Trial Advocacy, he graduated in 1985. Mike then served as law clerk/administrative aid to Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Holmes. Afterwards, he served as Referee (magistrate) and Editor for the Court at the Ohio Court of Claims. Later, he also earned a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Upon entering private practice in 1994, Mike’s practice included appeals, trials, general business and criminal representation and bankruptcy. He has tried cases, argued cases before the Court of Appeals, and drafted appeals for other attorneys. In addition to admission to the Courts of Ohio, he is also admitted to practice in: Mike has taught business law at The Ohio State University and legal writing for Columbus State University. He has also taught Continuing Legal Education courses for the bar associations at a number of Ohio cities, and at the annual conventions of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association. As an attorney focused upon Bankruptcy, Mike has represented a great many clients in both Chapters 7 and 13. His clients have included individuals as well as small business owners. He serves his clients with compassion, thoroughness, and sensitivity. Call Attorney R. Michael Smith now to set up a personal review of your circumstances.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
1985 Ohio State University Moritz College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982 University of Cincinnati BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2000 Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis 1999 Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis 1998 Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis 1997 Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
Publications
1994 Irwin Professional Publishers Administrative Agencies 1994 Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice) The Argot Ciphers: Continued Analyses of Court of Claims Act, Part I 1992 Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice) The Ohio Court of Claims Act: Deadfalls Along the Quagmire 1987 Northern Kentucky Law Review Impeaching the Merits; Civil Rule 609(a)(1) & Civil Plaintiffs
Speaking
1994 Trumbull County Bar Association Ohio Court of Claims & Suits Against the State 1994 Lorain County Bar Association Ohio Court of Claims & Suits Against the State 1994 Columbus Bar Association Ohio Court of Claims & Suits Against the State 1994 Cleveland Bar Association Ohio Court of Claims & Suits Against the State 1994 Cincinnati Bar Association Ohio Court of Claims & Suits Against the State
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Updated: May 25, 2026