Navigating Law,
Unlocking Opportunity
Your Trusted Legal Partner in a Connected World
Founded by Amanda K. Smith and Edwin B. Barnes, Smith Barnes brings decades of combined experience negotiating efficient solutions to complex challenges.
A Full-Service Firm
Smith Barnes offers comprehensive services domestically and internationally to businesses, insurers, financial companies, and private clients. We provide creative and efficient solutions to our clients' most difficult challenges.
Founded by Amanda K. Smith and Edwin B. Barnes, the firm is built on a simple principle: exceptional results require exceptional attention, and clients deserve partners who are fully invested in their success.
Learn More About Our FirmOur Commitment
We seek to support clients through shared success and excellent outcomes. With partner-level attention on every matter, we combine deep experience with the responsiveness that complex challenges demand.
Practice Areas
Comprehensive counsel across the areas that matter most to businesses, insurers, financial companies, and private clients.
Litigation
Strategic advocacy in complex commercial disputes, trials, and appeals across state and federal courts.
Corporate
Counsel on formation, governance, transactions, and the day-to-day needs of growing businesses.
Employment
Guidance and defense on workforce matters, compliance, and employment-related disputes.
Regulatory
Navigating administrative and regulatory frameworks across highly regulated industries.
Advisory
Practical, forward-looking advice that helps clients anticipate risk and seize opportunity.
Private Client Services
Discreet counsel for individuals and families on estate planning, wealth preservation, and fiduciary matters.