Overview

About Eastman & Smith Ltd.

Client satisfaction. Reliability. Innovation. Creative approach to problem-solving. These are cornerstone attributes at Eastman & Smith. Its 75+ dedicated attorneys are based in four offices -- Columbus, Detroit, Findlay and Toledo -- and practice law in nearly 20 areas of practice.

Eastman & Smith values each client relationship by being committed to its clients, to understanding their businesses and needs. It values the communities in which its attorneys practice by encouraging civic involvement as well as contributing to worthy causes.

Best Lawyers®, Corporate Counsel, Fortune, Martindale-Hubbell and U.S. News and World Report all rank Eastman & Smith highly in their publications. While awards and recognition are gratifying, it is the positive feedback we get from our clients, peers and friends that keeps us motivated.

Just as when it was founded in 1844, Eastman & Smith is committed to serving its clients to the best of its ability.

The Firm’s principal areas of practice include:

• Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

• Business Law & Litigation

• Construction Law

• Education

• Employee Benefits

• Environmental

• Estate Planning, Trust & Probate

• Financial Institutions & Creditors’ Rights

• Fire, Casualty and Catastrophic Claims

• Government & Regulatory Affairs

• Health Care

• Immigration & Naturalization

• Intellectual Property

• Labor & Employment

• Litigation

• Medical Malpractice

• Professional Liability Litigation

• Public Law

• Real Estate

• Tax

• Workers’ Compensation

For more information on the Firm, visit www.eastmansmith.com

Founded:
1844
Size:
62
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Practice Areas:
53
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
25

Rankings

Regional

Columbus-OH

Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Labor Law - Management
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Environmental

Rankings

Regional

Columbus-OH

Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Columbus-OH
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Labor Law - Management
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Columbus-OH
Natural Resources Law
Tier
3
Columbus-OH
Employment Law - Management
Tier
3
Columbus-OH
Environmental Law
Tier
3
Columbus-OH
Litigation - Construction

Toledo

Tier
1
Toledo
Arbitration
Tier
1
Toledo
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Toledo
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Toledo
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Toledo
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Toledo
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Toledo
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Toledo
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Toledo
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Toledo
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Toledo
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Toledo
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Toledo
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Toledo
Railroad Law
Tier
1
Toledo
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Toledo
Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Toledo
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
2
Toledo
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
2
Toledo
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Toledo
Labor Law - Management
Tier
2
Toledo
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
2
Toledo
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
2
Toledo
Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

Eastman & Smith LTD has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 27 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Economic Development Law
  • Education Law
  • Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Project Finance Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Eastman & Smith LTD proudly has 25 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Toledo, OH
One Seagate, 27th Floor
550 North Summit Street
Toledo, OH 43604
United States
Detroit, MI
The Ford Building, Suite 1305
615 Griswold
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
Columbus, OH
250 Civic Center Drive, Suite 280
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Findlay, OH
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