Wrede H. "Bud" Smith, Jr.
About Wrede H. Smith, Jr.
Wrede H. Smith, Jr. is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Wrede H. Smith, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: DeWitt LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Madison, WI
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