Justin Michael Smith

Justin Michael Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 8 years

Military law Lawyer at Newark, OH
Practice Areas: Military Law, Criminal Defense, Family

61 W Main St, Newark, OH

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Military Law 80%

Military Veteran disability

6 years

80%
Family 10%

8 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 8 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2017

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Smith Law

61 W Main St, Newark, OH, 43055

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Justin Michael Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Nathaniel | January 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Attorney for Veterans

As a veteran it is important to be represented by someone who is truly at the front of the pack to get you the benefits you've earned. Justin is nothing short of the best for veteran's VA benefits. After being out of the service for 8 years the VA knocked down my benefits from 70% to a 40%. I had j...ust accepted that it was going to be reduced and went about my life. When I met Justin he said to let him take a look at it and he would see what he could do, well, now I can say that I am now at 100% permanent rating. Justin spent countless hours going though my records finding items I never knew were able to be claimed. He worked with me to ensure that I recieved the correct VA claim rating and caputered all items that were simply overlooked by my initial va providers. After completing his review he set up a medical team to review my conditions with me and documented them in a way that I would translate to the reviewer for an accurate evaluation. He even worked with my schedule to get me seen in office to go over every condition. Lastly, the two way communication was unlike any other with any attorney. Justin keeping me informed on the process, all of the next steps, and what I could expect. He went so far as to check on me after a very trying appointment with the veteran reviews. Justin is simply the best. I whole heartedly recommend Justin and honestly insist for all of my fellow veterans to have Justin look at your claim to see what he can do for you. He changed my life for the better!

Posted by Stetson | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

VA Disability Claim

This was an amazing experience! I’ve been fighting with the Veterans Affairs for years now to get my disability compensation increased with no luck. I contacted Justin and he told me exactly what information he needed and how to get it. Once I gave him the information from my medical records he went ...through it all and found everything the VA was denying in the medical records and even found other things I could claim I didn’t know about. He was very polite and professional and kept me updated on everything I needed to do and the process of everything. Finally after all the process of disability exams with LHI and the VA doing their review I went from 70 to 90 percent with a few claims still pending that will most likely get me to 100 percent. If you need someone to help with your VA disability rating I would highly recommend Justin smith to get it taken care of for you!

Posted by RICHARD | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great lawyer

I hired Justin Smith to help me get 100% on my VA disability which I didn't know how to do. He worked expeditiously and with great knowledge and helped guide me through the process of filing my claim and was successful in helping me obtain my 100% rating. I am so thankful I was guided to him. He is h...onest and caring and I would highly recommend his services to any veteran trying to work with the VA.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2018 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Most responsive and helpful

Justin reviewed a speeding ticket and gave me an honest assessment of available options. Justin was very quick to respond to my questions. I would highly recommend him to others.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent!

I hired Justin Smith to do my Will and was highly impressed with his knowledge, patience and professionalism. He was very easy to talk to and had an extensive knowledge on every question I had. He will be my attorney from now on! A real breath of fesh air.

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Justin Michael Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Borshchak

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ever since meeting Justin, he has driven his efforts to the highest level to accomplish his client's goals. He is one of the good ones."

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Chris Brigdon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a very diligent and sharp attorney. He is very client focused and result driven."

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Keith Melvin

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Chris Brigdon

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Honors

2016

Roberta Mitchell award, Capital University Law School

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Justin M. Smith

Associations

2018 - Present

Licking County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Licking County Chamber of Commerce

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Termination of marriage

Received what was requested

Visitation / Custody

Support reduced, visitation granted as requested

Juvenile

Reduced plea to disorderly conduct

Eviction

During trial recess opposing party settled with clients

Initial Visitation to residential parent

Client was awarded shared parenting & school placement

Ag Vehicular Homicide

6 years (approximately 25% of the max possible sentence)

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Education

N/A

Capital University Law School

Publications

2011

Marines.com Healing with Horses
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