Jarrod Smith Joins Dickinson Wright Lansing Office as a Member

Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that Jarrod Smith has joined the firm’s Lansing office as a Member.

Jarrod focuses his practice on public finance, government policy and economic development law. He has extensive experience advising state and local issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions in structuring and executing complex public finance transactions, leveraging his deep knowledge of governmental procedures and financial frameworks. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Jarrod worked in public finance for over 20 years, initially as an Assistant Attorney General with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, and most recently as a member with Dykema Gossett. In these roles, he advised various state and local clients on a multitude of public finance and development initiatives, structuring and implementing sophisticated bond transactions and financing strategies. Jarrod has been instrumental in several landmark projects, including significant bond issuances that received national recognition for innovation and complexity.

Jarrod is recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the National Association of Bond Lawyers, and has participated in panels with the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Jarrod received his B.S. from Michigan State University and his J.D. from the Michigan State University College of Law.