Pete A. Smith

Pete Smith is a seasoned attorney whose practice areas include Project Finance Law and Real Estate Law, working out of Covington, Kentucky at Strauss Troy. He enjoys guiding clients through real estate, corporate matters, and trust and estate planning.

Pete's thorough approach to examining and resolving title issues is backed by years of industry experience. He helps navigate challenging situations by distinguishing between crucial and ancillary elements, allowing clients to move forward efficiently.

His practice emphasizes real estate development and financing, focusing on construction finance and deal structuring. He also offers extensive services in corporate and business law as well as estate planning. Pete acts as a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company, boasting a broad range of experience in representing lenders and real estate developers on both regional and national projects.

Pete's knowledge in real estate deal structuring and financing methods includes traditional secured debt, equity, tax incremental financing (TIF), bond financing, mezzanine financing, and private placement. He collaborates closely with clients to identify the most suitable financing options for their projects.

Having begun his journey at Strauss Troy as a University of Cincinnati sophomore, Pete has performed hundreds of title examinations for the firm over the past two decades. This extensive experience enables him to save clients both time and money, connect them with key contacts to expedite project completion, and guide transactions smoothly to closing.

Pete prides himself on delivering both value and exceptional service. His responsiveness and efficiency are hallmarks of the way he addresses client needs. As a passionate golfer, Pete is always willing to discuss a transaction on the links.

Throughout his career, Pete has been an active contributor to the firm’s leadership, serving on its board of directors and management committee.