Donald S. Smith
About Donald S. Smith
Donald S. Smith is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Donald S. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Riley Bennett Egloff LLP
Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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