Atty. Sean O. Smith

Atty. Sean O. Smith

Sean O. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporate law, commercial and 6 other areas of law.

Bismarck Bismarck 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean O. Smith at a glance

Sean O. Smith is a Partner based in Bismarck, North Dakota, practicing at Tschider & Smith Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1981), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1981) and University of North Dakota (B.S.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bismarck, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sean O. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, corporate law, commercial and 6 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Sean practices at Tschider & Smith Law in Bismarck, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Sean O. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Sean O. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Sean O. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Dakota →

Real Estate Law

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

Sean O. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Dakota →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Sean O. Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Dakota →

Tax Law

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

Sean O. Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean O. Smith

Where is Sean O. Smith's law office located?
Sean O. Smith's law practice is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The firm is Tschider & Smith Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean O. Smith handle?
Sean O. Smith focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Sean O. Smith practiced law?
Sean O. Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Sean O. Smith go to law school?
Sean O. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S.B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Sean O. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Sean O. Smith 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.
What awards or recognition has Sean O. Smith received?
Sean O. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1981
B.S.B.A.
University of North Dakota
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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