D. Shane Smith
About D. Shane Smith
D. Shane Smith is a lawyer based in Richmond, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. D. Shane Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Richmond, Virginia
- Corporate Law
- International Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP
Education: Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Richmond, VA
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