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Biography Overview
John L. Smith graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana State University. Upon graduation, he worked as a claims adjuster and claims manager for a major insurance company. While working as a claims manager, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.
Prior to merging with Morgan & Morgan, he was a partner in Smith Law LLC with his brother Brandon W. Smith where they practiced and litigated all aspects of personal injury cases in both state and federal courts throughout Indiana and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Mr. Smith is married to Jessica with whom he has two children: Emma and Jay.
Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Dog Bite & Animal Attacks
- Insurance Claims
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Awards & Recognitions
- Million Dollar Advocate
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky
- Indiana
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Memberships
- Indiana Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Kentucky Justice Association
- Floyd County Bar Association (Vice President)
Education
- Indiana State University, B.S. in Finance, 1995
- University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, J.D., 2004
| $225,000.00 Settlement | Smith, Michael v. Lamb's Lawn Service and Landscaping, LLC | Premises Liability and Slip & Fall Lawyers | |
| $300,000.00 Verdict | Diana Wilde v. Hailey Allender | Car Accident Lawyer & Auto Injury Attorneys |
Recent Successes
Smith, Michael v. Lamb's Lawn Service and Landscaping, LLC
$225,000.00
Settlement -
Diana Wilde v. Hailey Allender
$300,000.00
Verdict -