Dustin N. Smith

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Attorney, Shareholder
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J.D. 2014 Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio

B.S. 2010 Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (2010)
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Extensive course work in:

  • Electrical circuits
  • Structural stress analysis
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Academic Engineering Project Concepts: structural analysis, propulsion analysis, biofuel selection/stability/control, design of fluid devices to test surface topology with cell adhesion.

Admitted in both Ohio and Indiana

Dustin Smith is a Shareholder at Roberts, Matejczyk & Ita Co., LPA, where he focuses on subrogation matters involving property claims across Ohio and Indiana. His practice is distinguished by a strong foundation in engineering, which provides valuable insight into the technical aspects of property loss and failure analysis.

Before entering the legal profession, Dustin earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University. His academic background includes extensive coursework in electrical circuits, structural stress analysis, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics. His engineering projects explored propulsion systems, biofuel optimization, and the design of fluid devices for testing surface topology and cell adhesion—experience that enhances his ability to evaluate complex loss scenarios from both legal and technical perspectives.

Dustin received his Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2014 and has since built a practice dedicated to efficient, detail-oriented recovery solutions for insurers and clients throughout the region.

Representative Cases

  • $227,950.00 Settlement- violations of the National Electric Code resulting in a total fire loss.
  • $651,355.00 Property verdict as second chair handling multiple cross examinations.
  • $145,000.00 Indiana property water loss settlement involving plumbing errors.
  • Significant six digit recovery involving total loss of a structure following an electrician's failure to diagnose damaged circuits during a trouble call.
  • Multiple five digit fire and water loss recoveries resulting from faulty installations, defective products and premature corrosion of supply lines.
  • Lead firm counsel on multiple cases involving structure collapses, roof failures, retaining wall failures and related geotechnical issues.

Honors

  • Research Assistant to Associate Dean - Cleveland State College of Law - Academic research with the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee.
  • Freshman Engineering Honors Program -The Ohio State University