Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 
Jarrod Smith is a member in Dickinson Wright's Lansing office, where his practice focuses on public finance, governmental policy and economic development law. Jarrod has extensive experience advising state and local issuers, as well as various underwriters and financial institutions in structuring and executing complex public finance transactions, leveraging his deep knowledge of governmental procedures and financial frameworks.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jarrod worked in public finance for over 20 years, initially as an Assistant Attorney General with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, and most recently as a member with a full-service national law firm. In these roles, he advised various state and local clients on a multitude of public finance and development initiatives, structuring and implementing sophisticated bond transactions and financing strategies. Jarrod has been instrumental in several landmark projects, including significant bond issuances that received national recognition for innovation and complexity.
