Bryan S. Smith

Bryan S. Smith

Seattle, WA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Seattle.

Biography

Bryan Smith, a partner with the firm's Business practice, has experience in many aspects of federal income tax, including mergers and acquisitions, international and cross-border transactions, executive compensation, public and private offerings, joint ventures, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate and leasing transactions, and federal tax controversies.
Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

Perkins Coie LLP logo

Overview

  • Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • Seattle Pacific University, BA

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • Seattle Pacific University, BA

Client Testimonials

Bryan has always been very responsive. He also understands the business issues and provides a very pragmatic and sensible solution or approach.

Tom Loughran (Esterline )

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Tax Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Tax Law, Seattle (2026)
  • Tax Law, Seattle (2024)
  • Tax Law, Seattle (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mutual Funds Law
Awards:
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law," 2008
  • Listed in Chambers USA "American's Leading Business Lawyers," 2007

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