Barbara Quinn Smith

Barbara Quinn Smith is an experienced Ohio bankruptcy lawyer who concentrates her legal practice on securities and consumer litigation. Since beginning her practice in 1991, she has built a strong reputation for representing individuals and consumers in complex legal disputes. Her work at The Law Offices of Barbara Quinn Smith includes class actions, bankruptcy matters, and claims against debt collectors, lenders, brokers, and other corporate entities. She has served as lead counsel in multi-district litigation and has helped secure multi-million-dollar settlements in cases involving deceptive advertising, product liability, and securities fraud.

Barbara earned her Graduation Degree from John Carroll University and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Her academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, research, and advocacy. She has combined this education with decades of courtroom and litigation experience, allowing her to approach cases with both technical skill and a clear understanding of consumer protection laws at the state and federal levels.

Barbara has played a key role in shaping consumer and class action law throughout her career. She is the author of the Ohio section of the American Bar Association’s Survey of State Class Action Law, published as a supplement to Newburg on Class Actions. Her legal insight has also been shared through articles published by Nolo and The Bankruptcy Site, where she has addressed topics such as payday lending, wage garnishment, debt collection, and creditor rights.

Barbara Quinn Smith has helped individuals protect their rights against unfair and unlawful practices by representing consumers in bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, debt defense, and class actions. Her work has guided clients through financially challenging situations and held corporations accountable under the law. Through litigation, writing, and advocacy, she has consistently focused on achieving meaningful results for the people she represents.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Barbara Quinn Smith
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• John Carroll University
  BA in Communication

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