Amanda S. Smith
About Amanda S. Smith
Amanda S. Smith is a lawyer based in Akron, OH and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Amanda S. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Akron, Ohio
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Kastner Westman & Wilkins LLC
Education: The University of Akron, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Akron, OH
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