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.
Strategic advocacy in complex commercial disputes, trials, and appeals. We represent clients before state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and in arbitration, with a focus on efficient, results-driven resolution.
Counsel on entity formation, governance, contracts, transactions, and the everyday legal needs of growing companies—helping businesses build durable foundations and pursue opportunity with confidence.
Practical guidance and vigorous defense on workforce matters, including compliance, policies, and employment-related disputes for employers of every size.
Navigating administrative and regulatory frameworks across highly regulated industries, from financial services to energy, transportation, and beyond.
Forward-looking, business-minded advice that helps clients anticipate risk, structure relationships, and seize opportunity in a connected world.
Discreet, personalized counsel for individuals and families—including estate planning, wealth preservation, trusts, and fiduciary matters—delivered with the same partner-level attention we bring to every engagement.
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While the firm's founders share a background in admiralty and maritime law, their practices have grown to serve the evolving needs of businesses across a broad range of industries.