Atty. Scott F Smith

Atty. Scott F Smith

Scott F Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, litigation, social security and 11 other areas of law. Scott received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1976, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott F Smith at a glance

Scott F Smith is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, tax, ssd, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1978), New York (1981), and Arkansas (1981). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott F Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate, litigation, social security and 11 other areas of law
  • Scott received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1976, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Scott practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott F Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott F 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.

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Tax Law

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

Scott F Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Scott F Smith is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Scott F Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

Securities Law

Scott F Smith is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott F Smith

Where is Scott F Smith's law office located?
Scott F Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott F Smith handle?
Scott F Smith focuses on business, tax, ssd, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott F Smith practiced law?
Scott F Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Scott F Smith go to law school?
Scott F Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Scott F Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott F Smith received?
Scott F Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1980
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1978
New York
Admitted: 1981
Arkansas
Admitted: 1981

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