Brian A. Smith Email & Phone Number

Barberton, Oh, Us

Akron, Ohio (Other Office Location In Independence Ohio, July 2019-Present)

Offering representation in appeals, criminal and traffic defense, bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 13), family law, and civil litigation.

Akron, Canton, And Barberton, Ohio

Judicial Attorney; researched and reviewed record on appeal in both civil and criminal cases. Drafted case opinions and responses to motions while assisting the judge with administrative duties. Conferred closely with other Court of Appeals judges and judicial attorneys in drafting and formulating opinions.

Researching and writing appellate briefs, jury instructions, memoranda, motions, and responses for attorneys in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. Topics include administrative, evidentiary, and tort law, along with civil and criminal procedure.

Attended training and education program in Phoenix, Arizona, including seminars on political philosophy, jurisprudence, and public policy issues. Clerked for attorney David Langdon with Langdon & Hartman, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio. Researched and prepared memoranda on topics relating to election law, real estate and zoning, the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and Equal Protection issues.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor, Ohio State Law Journal; Moot Court Governing Board; Student Bar Association; President.

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omega Fraternity, Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Golden Key, Associated Student.