About Brandon W.
Brandon W. Smith is admitted to practice in Indiana and Kentucky and is also admitted to the United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits. He maintains a practice based out of Faith Ingle Smith LLC and works on matters that arise in both state and federal forums. His admissions to the regional circuits allow him to handle appellate filings that cross state lines.
Smith’s work spans the different stages of litigation. He prepares pleadings, manages discovery, and participates in hearings in state and federal trial courts. He also prepares appellate briefs and filings appropriate for circuit courts. The combination of trial and appellate capabilities informs how he approaches case strategy and client counseling.
Having the authority to practice before the Sixth and Seventh Circuits means Smith can carry cases beyond state boundaries into the federal appellate system. That admission is significant for clients whose matters may turn on federal questions or who require representation after an adverse decision in a trial court. His practical familiarity with procedural rules in those circuits guides how he frames issues for review.
At Faith Ingle Smith LLC he works alongside other attorneys and staff to manage caseloads that involve contested and noncontested matters. He handles pretrial motion practice and the preparation necessary for trial, while also handling the paperwork and deadlines that appellate work demands. The firm setting provides access to resources for comprehensive case management.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing records and responsive on procedural deadlines. He emphasizes clarity in written submissions and careful attention to the record when considering whether an appeal is appropriate. Those tendencies shape the way he advises clients on the likelihood of success and the practical steps that follow a trial outcome.
As of 2026 Brandon W. Smith practices through Faith Ingle Smith LLC and concentrates his work on litigation and appellate representation in Indiana, Kentucky and before the Sixth and Seventh U.S. Courts of Appeals.
