Courtney C. Smith
Courtney’s practice involves working closely with her clients to provide services for dissolutions of marriage, post-decree issues, or other family matters. Courtney advocates for families in need of guardianships over protected adults and minor children.
BACKGROUND
Courtney was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. Courtney sits on the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission as President and is the representative for Porter County. She also sits on the Advisory Board for Thorgren Tool & Molding, Co. Inc. in Valparaiso.
EDUCATION
She is a graduate of Purdue University with a liberal arts degree, and furthered her education at Valparaiso University with a degree in education, German, and a minor in English. Courtney taught high school German and English in Lake County, Indiana, for seven years before beginning her law school education at Valparaiso University Law School.
ADMISSIONS
Courtney is admitted to practice law in Indiana, in the United States District Court for the Northern District and in the United States District Court for the Southern District.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Indiana
- Indiana Supreme Court
- ID Number: 34205-64
-
- Valparaiso University School of Law
- J.D. (2015) | Law
- -
- Honors: Cum Laude; Honors Program, Accelerated Program
- Activities: Law Review, Federal Judicial Externship, State Judicial Externship, Lambda Law, Black Law Student Association, and Teacher's Assistant
-
- Valparaiso University
- B.A. (2005) | German, English, and Secondary Education
- -
- Honors: Cum Laude
-
- Purdue University - Purdue University North Central
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies (2003) | Sociology
- -
-
- Enterprising Woman of the Year
- Enterprising Women
- Ambassador of the Year
- Duneland Chamber of Commerce
- State Bar of Indiana
- Current
-
- Porter County Bar Association
- Current
-
- Lake County Bar Association
- Current
-
- Women Lawyers Association
- Current
-
- Remaining Silent While Police Get Frisky: After Salinas, Can Silence During a Terry Stop be Used as an Admission of Guilt?
- Valparaiso University Law Review
- Parenting Time Coordinator
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Registered Indiana Domestic Relations Mediator
- Indiana State Bar
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Indiana State Bar
