Atty. David Wayne Smith

Atty. David Wayne Smith

David Wayne Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions. David received a degree from Tennessee College of Law, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Nashville Nashville 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (629) 567-3180

Profile Summary

About David Wayne Smith at a glance

David Wayne Smith is a business and real estate attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001). Educated at Georgetown University (Vanderbilt University, 1992) and Tennessee College of Law (—). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David Wayne Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions
  • David received a degree from Tennessee College of Law, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David Wayne Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Wayne Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Wayne Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Wayne Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Wayne Smith

Where is David Wayne Smith's law office located?
David Wayne Smith's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Wayne Smith handle?
David Wayne Smith focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David Wayne Smith practiced law?
David Wayne Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David Wayne Smith go to law school?
David Wayne Smith earned their education at (Vanderbilt University, 1992); (—).
How can I contact David Wayne Smith for a consultation?
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Education

Vanderbilt University
Georgetown University
- 1992
Tennessee College of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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