Joseph E. "Jodie" Smith
About Joseph E. "Jodie" Smith
Joseph E. "Jodie" Smith is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Joseph E. "Jodie" Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Public Finance Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Birmingham, AL
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