Atty. Jake B. Smith
Jake B. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law.
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About Jake B. Smith at a glance
Jake B. Smith is a business and tax attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at New York University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jake B. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law
- Jake B., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jake B. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jake B. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jake B. Smith is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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