Atty. Pete A. Smith
Pete Smith is a seasoned Northern Kentucky real estate and project finance attorney based in Strauss Troy’s Covington office. With decades of experience representing lenders, developers, and business owners, Pete focuses his practice on real estate development, construction finance, deal structuring, and corporate law.
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Pete A. Smith is a real estate attorney based in Covington, Kentucky, practicing at Strauss Troy Co., LPA. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association and Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1994) and University of Cincinnati (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Covington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Pete Smith is a seasoned Northern Kentucky real estate and project finance attorney based in Strauss Troy’s Covington office
- With decades of experience representing lenders, developers, and business owners, Pete focuses his practice on real estate development, construction finance, deal structuring, and corporate law
- He serves as a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company and has performed hundreds of title examinations throughout the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region
- His work spans traditional secured debt, equity deals, TIF, bond financing, mezzanine lending, and private placements—allowing him to guide clients through complex transactions with clarity and precision
- Pete also advises clients on business formation, corporate governance, and estate planning matters
- Known for his problem-solving mindset and practical approach, he helps clients resolve title issues efficiently and move deals forward with confidence
- Whether he’s structuring multi-layered real estate deals or helping families plan for the future, Pete brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented perspective to every matter
- A longtime member of the firm’s leadership, Pete has served on Strauss Troy’s board of directors and management committee
- He’s also happy to discuss a transaction on the golf course—if you're up for it
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Covington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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