$ 250-300 per hour
I am originally from Toledo, Ohio. Born and raised in the Toledo area, I attended undergraduate school at Lourdes College in Sylvania. After Lourdes I attended the University of Toledo College of Law. While attending UT, I participated in the Criminal Law Practice program. This is where a student will intern in a local prosecutor's office. I worked in the Bowling Green Prosecutor's office for a semester. This has given me a greater understanding of the criminal justice system, and prepared me for criminal defense work. Additionally, as a member of the Law Review while at law school, I was the assistant managaing editor. Wanting to stay in the Toledo area, I opened my practice in Sylvania, Ohio in 2008.
In 2013 I joined the law firm of Handwork & Kerscher, LLP. There I expanded my practice in real estate, probate, estate planning, trust and estate administration, commercial litigation, business law, domestic relations, and criminal.
On November 1, 2020, I became "of counsel" with Pfost Law, Ltd. in Perrysburg, Ohio. I continue to focus on domestic relations law, real estate, and trust and estate administration.
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18 years
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18 years
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$ 250-300 per hour
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801 W. South Boundary, Suite E, Perrysburg, OH, 43551
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | 5 stars
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 ...
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...
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. ...
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...
Posted by Shaina | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
I am very pleased with Brian. He was very professional and always got back to me in a timely manner. He achieved everything I was looking for! He is definitely one of the best!
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
Probate lawyer
Business lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
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
2009 - Present
Toledo Bar Association, Municipal Court CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Wood County Bar AssociationMunicipal Court Liason
2008 - Present
Wood County Bar AssociationPast President
2008 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationDomestic Relations Committee Member
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Ethics
English
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