Jeffrey D. Smith Partner
- Office
- Kalamazoo
- Phone
- 269/553-3517
- Fax
- 269/382-2382
- jdsmith@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Kim Vander Weele, 269/553-3516
Corporate and Litigation Experience
Jeff represents many corporate and litigation clients around the country, and has appeared in many courts around the country as well. His practice focuses on the defense of products liability, admiralty claims and complex litigation matters, including work with the firm’s clients on manufacturer’s loss prevention and risk management matters.
Recognition & Rankings
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010
Professional Activities
- Defense Research Institute
- American Boat and Yacht Council
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National Marine Manufacturers Association
Vice Chair: Business and Industry Risk Management Council - State Bar of Michigan
- State Bar of Florida
- State Bar of Indiana
Bar Admissions
- Michigan Supreme Court
- Indiana Supreme Court
- Florida Supreme Court
- United States Courts of Appeal for the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Circuits
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court for the District of Vermont
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
- United States Supreme Court
Education
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The John Marshall Law School
Chicago, Illinois
J.D., with high distinction, 1980 -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.S., Physiology, 1976 -
Lansing Community College
Lansing, Michigan
A.A. Business/Law Enforcement, 1976