Michael Ray Smith

About Michael

Michael R. Smith is a seasoned attorney with over three decades of experience in business law, estate planning, and appellate practice. As a partner at Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC, Michael has built a reputation for providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of his clients. He specializes in business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and resolving internal disputes among business owners. He is also highly skilled in estate planning, assisting clients in creating comprehensive estate plans. Michael's appellate practice is marked by his ability to handle complex legal issues. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and graduated summa cum laude from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He previously worked at Eli Lilly and Company and is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

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Colleagues at Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC

Susan D. Rayl

Partner

Aaron J. Harshman

Partner

Rachelle N. Ponist

Managing Partner

Morgan B. Brading

Associate Attorney