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Biography
Michael Smith practices business law and securities law at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. He concentrates on business, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, technology licensing, and banking and securities. Mike joined CPM in February 1991. He currently serves as Chairman of CPM’s Business Law Practice Group.
Areas of Practice (4)
Business Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Securities
Education & Credentials
University Attended:
Kenyon College, A.B. in Psychology, 1979; Kenyon College, with honors, 1979
Law School Attended:
The Ohio State University, J.D., with honors, 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Ohio
Memberships:
Columbus (Past Chairman, Business Law Committees; Member: Corporate and Securities Law Committee; Ohio Division on Securities Takeover Advisory and Negotiated Acquisitions Committee), Ohio State and American (Member, Corporate Law Section) Bar Associations.
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Parkersburg, West Virginia, June 6, 1957
ISLN:
903606378
Payment Information
Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express
Other Information
Fixed fees available
Peer Reviews
4.3/5.0(3 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.4/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.1/5.0
Judgment
4.2/5.0
Communication
4.3/5.0
Legal Experience
4.3/5.0
4.4/5.0
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on 10/24/08
in Business Law
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