Atty. Wayne A. Smith
Wayne’s areas of practice are federal and state income and estate taxation; real estate (including 1031 exchange and reverse exchange); partnership, corporation and limited liability company formation and compliance; business planning; estate planning; agricultural compliance with federal and state programs; and water law. He began his legal career as associate counsel for the Department of Treasury, where he tried civil tax cases.
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Wayne A. Smith is a real estate attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gallagher & Kennedy PA. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1969) and Arizona (1972). Educated at University of Missouri – Kansas City (—, 1971) and University of New Mexico (J.D., 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Agriculture Law (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Wayne’s areas of practice are federal and state income and estate taxation
- real estate (including 1031 exchange and reverse exchange)
- partnership, corporation and limited liability company formation and compliance
- business planning
- estate planning
- agricultural compliance with federal and state programs
- and water law
- He began his legal career as associate counsel for the Department of Treasury, where he tried civil tax cases
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Wayne A. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne A. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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