Erik C. Smith

Erik C. Smith


Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

Recognized since 2024

Phoenix, Arizona

Practice Areas

Tax Law

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As an attorney and certified public accountant, Erik focuses his practice in all areas of federal tax law, with an emphasis on partnerships, limited liability companies, C and S corporations, real estate, international taxation, and civil tax controversy. He provides tax planning, structuring, and documentation for business and individual clients, including joint ventures and tax-exempt organizations.

Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Erik was a Manager in the Washington National Tax Office of Deloitte Tax, LLP, where he specialized in real estate transactions and provided tax planning and guidance in matters involving Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, leasing transactions, sale leasebacks of property, and involuntary conversions of property. In addition to working at Deloitte, Erik previously worked as an attorney in the Phoenix office of a large regional law firm, where he focused his practice in all areas of commercial real estate, including acquisitions and dispositions, equity and traditional financing, development, and leasing. He also provided organizational planning, structuring, and documentation for a variety of business entities.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100
    Phoenix, AZ 85016
Education
  • The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 2011
  • The University of Arizona, B.S., graduated 2008
Bar Admissions
  • Arizona, 2012
Affiliations
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member
  • State Bar of Arizona, Real Property and Tax Law Sections - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Tax Law
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America® Ones To Watch, Tax Law, 2021
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Tax Law

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