Brian Douglas Smith

Brian Douglas Smith

4.5
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Perrysburg, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

801 W. South Boundary, Suite E, Perrysburg, OH

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 70%

18 years

70%
Litigation 10%

2 years

10%
Probate 7%

2 years

7%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 17 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Pfost Law, Ltd.

801 W. South Boundary, Suite E, Perrysburg, OH, 43551

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Brian Douglas Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Attorney — Responsive, Sharp, and Effective

Brian represented me in my divorce, and I highly recommend him. He is intelligent, responsive, informative, and consistently timely. What stood out most was his ability to explain nuance clearly, give straightforward advice, and cut through unnecessary noise so I always understood where things stood ...and what actually mattered. Just as importantly, he helped me achieve a very favorable outcome. He was sharp, strategic, and effective throughout the process, and I felt confident in his representation from start to finish. If you need a strong domestic relations attorney, Brian is an excellent choice.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

going through the motions

This guy was good at first but a bit uninformative. When it was time to get his hands dirty, I had to hire another attorney to finish the job. You never know if you have a good attorney till it is too late. This guy is not the one for you!

Posted by Chelsea | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Affordable & so Nice to work with!

I can't say enough great things. This review is long overdue as my divorce was finalized a year ago, but I wanted to make sure I shared my experience! I would hire Brian again in a heartbeat. Right from the beginning he was extremely helpful and did not ever sugar coat anything. He told me the good b...ad and ugly and always made sure I was as prepared as I could be for anything that was coming my way and made sure I understood everything that was going on during the entire process. He was very responsive, I never had to wait long to hear back, if at all. He was empathetic to me and my situation and that never wavered. My divorce took 2 years to finalize... (at no fault of Brian's, it was just messy) and over that entire time he remained professional, kind and understanding. He worked with me on payments and never made me feel like I was just a number. As long as my divorce took I would have thought he'd get tired of dealing with my case, but that never happened (or at least he never showed it, lol) and I felt just as important to him at the end of my case as I did when I initially hired him. He truly cares about his clients and helping them get the best outcome! I highly recommend Brian.

Posted by Maria Elena | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional Attorney on Divorce Case

Attorney Smith was a professional, highly qualified, kind, honest , on time and very receptive. All explanations were clear and he would answer my questions regarding the case in timely fashion. He worked on my divorce providing me the best path and most effective way to deal with my circumstance. ...It was the best decision for me to hire attorney Smith after having spoken with two other attorneys . Im very thankful for his services and would recommend him to family and friends.

Posted by Jacquie | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Knowledgeable, and so Kind

If you want a professional, knowledgeable lawyer that will see you quickly, listen to you intently and with compassion, and speak to you calmly in words you can understand...hire Brian Smith asap. I had 7 days before the person who asked for a divorce (30+ years) was going to be leaving the country a...nd not coming back. Brian met with me immediately. Completely blindsided, I didn't know what I didn't know. I just knew I needed help and right away. I had never had to hire a lawyer before, let alone contemplate the rollercoaster of separation and dissolution. I had a very unique and unusual case on top of the ridiculous time constraint. Brian calmly explained every aspect of every option available to me. He made sure that I was protected in every way possible under the law. He left no stone unturned. With the compassionate guidance of Brian Smith, we had papers signed and filed before he got on that plane. After meeting with Brian the first time, I knew I was going to be all right after it was all said and done. His insight into these matters have continued to protect myself and my interests to this day.

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Brian Douglas Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Sczesny

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is both professional and experienced. I have had several cases with Brian in Lucas County and he has always provided his clients with the highest degree of legal representation. I would gladly recommend his services to anyone seeking a custody/divorce attorney."

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Alex Smith

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kurt Young

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I had the privilege having Brian as an intern during his undergraduate education and later shared his services as a law clerk during his law school days. Since then I have referred multiple clients to him. He is highly skilled as an attorney, dedicated and compassionate and I highly endorse Brian."

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Sara Pfost

Probate lawyer

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Jeffrey Kerscher

Business lawyer

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Daniel Sczesny

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Of Counsel, Pfost Law, Ltd.

2013 - 2020

Associate, Handwork, Kerscher & Pfost, LLP

2008 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Brian D. Smith

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Bowling Green Prosecutor's Office

2006 - 2008

Law Clerk, Law Office of Ron L. Rimelspach

Associations

2009 - Present

Toledo Bar Association, Municipal Court Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Wood County Bar Association

Municipal Court Liason

2008 - Present

Wood County Bar Association

Past President

2008 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Toledo Bar Association

Domestic Relations Committee Member

Education

2008

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Lourdes College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Wood County Bar Association Winter CLE

Ethics

Languages

English

Activity

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