Atty. Jon W Smith
Jon W Smith is a lawyer practicing nonprofit institutions, taxation, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Jon received a degree from Emory University in 1992, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 35+ Years Experience
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About Jon W Smith at a Glance
Jon W Smith is an Attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991). Educated at Emory University (Taxation Emory, 1992) and University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jon W Smith
- Jon W Smith is a lawyer practicing nonprofit institutions, taxation, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- Jon received a degree from Emory University in 1992, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Jon practices at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP in Memphis, TN
Practice Areas Explained
Jon W Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon W Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Trusts in Memphis
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Probate in Memphis
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Estate Planning & Probate in Memphis
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Jon W Smith is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jon W Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Tax Law in Memphis
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jon W Smith is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 Memphis 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-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 Memphis Choose Jon W 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 Jon W Smith's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jon W Smith brings 35+ 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 trusts, probate, and estate planning, Jon W Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Jon W Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jon W Smith Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jon W Smith has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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