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

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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 21 - 25 of 41 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Russell Moore | May 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

VA Claim Rating.

I served in the Marines in the early 1980’s. I worked the local VSO and was able to obtain a 50% rating. I consulted Justin in July 2023. By April 2024 Justin was able increase my claim to 100%. Justin has excellent knowledge of the VA process and is able to assist in obtaining the necessary do...cumentation to support your claim. I highly recommend any veteran who is looking to maximize their claim to contact Justin for representation.

Posted by Brady | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Va rating

I met Justin in the last few months of my active duty time. He guided me in the direction I needed to go to get a first time rating of 100%. Great guy to work with!

Posted by Dave | March 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

VA claim

I contacted Justin to see if putting in a claim with the VA was warranted and there was a possibility to move up from my current 60%. After his careful review of my case we decided proceeded with the claim. Justin's attention to detail and knowledge of the intricacies of the VA claim process was... very impressive. He gad everything set in place for a very thorough medical review. Everything went as he said and in the time frame that was expected. In the end I was able to move from 60 percent to 100 percent total and permanent disability withe VA. I highly recommend Justin for any Veteran thinking of making a claim.

Posted by Garth | March 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

VA Disability Claim

My name is Garth Ranz, and I’m a retired USAF Lt Col with 29 years of service. At the time I retired in 2020, I did not have a VA Disability Rating. Justin did a fantastic job of guiding me through the process of filing a VA Disability Claim. He thoroughly explained all the medical issues and cond...itions I could claim based on my current conditions and what is documented in my Air Force medical records during my years of service. With Justin’s help and guidance, I received a VA Disability rating of 100% on the very 1st attempt. I highly recommend Justin Smith’s legal advice and services.

Posted by Erik | February 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

VA Disability Claim

When it comes to navigating the VA Disability System, there is no better person to trust with your claim than Justin. The V.S.O. at my local Veterans Affairs Office had my claim so screwed up, I basically wasted 4 years of fighting myself with no feedback or assistance from them. Justin took over m...y case and with his expertise and knowledge in the system, had my claim squared away and submitted correctly into the system. I'm now rated at 90% and awaiting a higher level review to complete the my 100% which is where I should have been years ago. As a Desert Storm Veteran, I've suffered for years with my conditions with no compensation or benefits. If you're a veteran frustrated with a low rating or with the system, do yourself and your family a favor and reach out to Justin. The VA system is set up against you, to frustrate you and make you settle for a bare minimum rating or an outright denial. Hiring a professional to navigate the system will pay off for you and your family. I recommend Justin to every veteran I meet. Justin is a warrior who is very passionate at taking care of fellow veterans and assisting them through the VA Disability process.

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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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Carolynn Fittro

Juvenile law lawyer

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Keith Melvin

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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