Atty. Stuart Alan Smith
Mr. Stuart Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing tax law, government.
Government & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 62+ Years Experience
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About Stuart Alan Smith at a Glance
Stuart Alan Smith is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Stuart A. Smith. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on tax and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1964) and District of Columbia (1970). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1964) and Columbia University (A.B., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart Alan Smith
- Mr. Stuart Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing tax law, government
- Stuart received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
- Stuart practices at Stuart A. Smith in New York, NY
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Stuart Alan Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Alan Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Stuart Alan 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 Stuart Alan Smith's practice in the field of tax and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart Alan Smith brings 62+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and District of Columbia, Stuart Alan Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and government, Stuart Alan Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Stuart Alan Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stuart Alan Smith Handles in New York
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