Jess M. Smith, III

Jess M. Smith, III is a bankruptcy attorney with Tom Scott & Associates, P.C. in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has focused predominantly on bankruptcy law since 2002 and joined the firm in September 2008. His work concerns consumers seeking debt relief and help navigating the bankruptcy process. He advises clients about the legal procedures available for addressing financial obligations and the steps involved in pursuing a financial fresh start.

Smith earned an AB in History from Wabash College in 1989 and a JD from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, in 1992. His academic training provided the foundation for legal research, procedural work, and client counseling. He was admitted to practice law in Ohio in 1993 and in Indiana in 1999. Those experiences preceded his long-term focus on consumer bankruptcy matters.

Smith practiced at a general practice law firm in Dayton, Ohio, from 1993 to 1999 before moving into legal work in Indiana. Since 2002, he has concentrated principally on bankruptcy law. At Tom Scott & Associates, he assists people seeking to understand the financial information, required steps, and available options involved in a bankruptcy filing. His background combines general legal practice with many years of experience in debt relief proceedings.

Jess M. Smith, III has presented at the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Neil Shook Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Roundtable, including programs in 2018 and 2020. His focus on consumer bankruptcy helps individuals approach debt-related decisions with a clearer understanding of legal requirements and consequences. He supports clients through the filing process and related questions, applying his knowledge of bankruptcy practice to the practical concerns of people facing financial pressure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Tom Scott & Associates, P.C.
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wabash College
  AB in History

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