*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.
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
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
News & Media
Publications
Corporate Law & Commercial Litigation
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