Atty. Karen Smith Bryan

Atty. Karen Smith Bryan

Karen Smith Bryan is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, federal taxation and 5 other areas of law. Karen received a A.B. degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About Karen Smith Bryan at a glance

Karen Smith Bryan is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on irs, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. Tax Court (1981). Educated at University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Bryn Mawr College (A.B. University, 1972). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Karen Smith Bryan is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, federal taxation and 5 other areas of law
  • Karen received a A.B. degree from Bryn Mawr College in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Karen practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Smith Bryan's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Real Estate Law

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

Karen Smith Bryan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Karen Smith Bryan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Karen Smith Bryan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen Smith Bryan

Where is Karen Smith Bryan's law office located?
Karen Smith Bryan's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Smith Bryan handle?
Karen Smith Bryan focuses on irs, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Karen Smith Bryan practiced law?
Karen Smith Bryan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Karen Smith Bryan go to law school?
Karen Smith Bryan earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B. University, 1972).
How can I contact Karen Smith Bryan for a consultation?
You can contact Karen Smith Bryan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
- 1979
A.B. University
Bryn Mawr College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981

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