Janet Smith Holbrook
About Janet Smith Holbrook
Janet Smith Holbrook is a lawyer based in Huntington, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Janet Smith Holbrook is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Huntington, West Virginia
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Education: University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Huntington, WV
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