Atty. Todd Stewart Smith

Atty. Todd Stewart Smith

Todd Stewart Smith is a lawyer practicing estate litigation, business successions, federal taxation and 7 other areas of law. Todd received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Syracuse Syracuse 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Todd Stewart Smith at a glance

Todd Stewart Smith is a estate planning, employment, business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Syracuse, New York. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984), U.S. Tax Court (1987), and New York (1990). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1977) and Gonzaga University J.D. cum laude Gonzaga University J.D. 1983 Phi Delta Phi Gonzaga University J.D. New York University (—). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Todd Stewart Smith is a lawyer practicing estate litigation, business successions, federal taxation and 7 other areas of law
  • Todd received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Todd practices in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Todd Stewart Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Stewart 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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Todd Stewart Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Todd Stewart Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Tax Law

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Todd Stewart Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Syracuse 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 Todd Stewart Smith

Where is Todd Stewart Smith's law office located?
Todd Stewart Smith's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd Stewart Smith handle?
Todd Stewart Smith focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Todd Stewart Smith practiced law?
Todd Stewart Smith has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Todd Stewart Smith go to law school?
Todd Stewart Smith earned their education at (B.A., 1977); (—).
How can I contact Todd Stewart Smith for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1977
Gonzaga University J.D. cum laude Gonzaga University J.D. 1983 Phi Delta Phi Gonzaga University J.D. New York University
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Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 1990

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