About Our Firm | Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC

Meet the Attorneys at the Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC

When you want experienced and knowledgeable legal representation, you need the team at the Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC. Led by founding attorney Shannon C. Smith, our firm helps clients in both Kentucky and Ohio resolve legal issues, ranging from business formation and planning to landlord-tenant disputes. With recognition on a local and national level, including Best Lawyer’s Ones to Watch, and Best of NKY, our law firm is trusted, respected, and ready to make life easier for you. Learn more about our team and how we can help.

Shannon C. Smith, Founding Attorney

Shannon C. Smith is an award-winning attorney and entrepreneur who believes in a strong commitment to excellence, both in her legal practice and her personal life. She graduated summa cum laude from Morehead State University, achieving a double major and a minor while playing Division 1 soccer. She’s always focused on the details for her clients. Learn more about Shannon and her professional history.

Education

J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Practice Areas

ABC and TTB Law
Vintage Spirit Law
Business Formation and Planning
Business Litigation
Estate Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
General Counsel

Accomplishments and Memberships

Lawyer of Distinction
Super Lawyer
Cincy Magazine’s Power 100, Best Female Executive
Runner-Up for Best of Cincinnati Lawyer
Certified Estate and Trust Specialist (CES)
Covington City Commissioner
Roebling Society

Alex Freitag, Of Counsel Attorney

Alex Freitag has over a decade of civil litigation experience. He is a fierce and thorough client advocate.

Education

J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation
Business Law
Personal Injury
Insurance Defense
Construction Law

Julie Jernigan, Of Counsel Attorney

With more than 21 years of legal experience, Julie Scott Jernigan brings deep courtroom knowledge, public service, and a strong commitment to advocacy to the Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith.
Julie spent 11 years as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where she prosecuted death penalty cases and major felony matters across the state.

Education

Grant County High School (1996)
Georgetown College (2000)
Chase College of Law (2004)

Practice Areas

Family Law
Business Law
Alcohol Beverage Law
General Civil Litigation