Atty. Bryan Steven Smith
Bryan Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing tax, business, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law. Bryan received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Bryan Steven Smith at a Glance
Bryan Steven Smith is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Washington (1995). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Seattle Pacific University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bryan Steven Smith
- Bryan Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing tax, business, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law
- Bryan received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Bryan practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Bryan Steven Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryan Steven Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Employment Law in Seattle
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Bryan Steven Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bryan Steven Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Tax Law in Seattle
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Bryan Steven Smith is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →
Employment Contracts in Seattle
Bryan Steven Smith is one of 7,665 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Bryan Steven Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bryan Steven Smith's practice in the field of employment, business, tax, and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bryan Steven Smith brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and tax, Bryan Steven Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Bryan Steven Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bryan Steven Smith Handles in Seattle
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Bryan Steven Smith has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Bryan Steven Smith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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