Smith Anderson is a full-service business and litigation law firm with over a century of experience, serving regional, national, and global companies. The firm stands out for its deep bench of highly experienced attorneys, nearly half of whom joined from national and international firms, offering top-tier legal expertise at favorable local market rates. More than half of its partners are recognized by Chambers and Partners, underscoring its reputation for excellence.
The firm’s client-focused culture and forward-thinking approach have shaped its practice for 113 years, guiding clients toward success across a wide range of industries and legal challenges. Smith Anderson serves a diverse clientele, including closely-held businesses, public companies, private equity firms, startups, and organizations in sectors such as health care, technology, real estate, and financial services.
Services Offered
- Attorney
- Employment Attorney
- Estate Planning Attorney
- Insurance Attorney
- Law Firm
- Legal Services
- Tax Attorney
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate & Syndicated Finance
- Mezzanine Finance
- Sponsor Finance
- Venture Debt & Technology Finance
- Corporate & Transactional
- Closely-Held & Family-Owned Businesses
- Commercial Contracts
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Institutions
- Health Care Law
- Higher Education
- Insurance Regulation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Public Companies
- Start-Ups
- Technology Transactions
- Venture Capital
- Intellectual Property
- Advertising & Marketing
- Data Privacy & Security
- Non-Compete & Trade Secrets
- Patent Litigation
- Trademark & Copyright
- Trademark & Copyright Litigation
- Litigation
- Administrative Law
- Business Litigation
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Corporate and Securities Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Environmental
- Insurance Recovery
- Investigations
- Issues & Appeals
- Mass Tort & Catastrophic Loss
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation
- Product Liability
- Real Estate Litigation
- Toxic Torts, PFAS and Asbestos Litigation
- Trusts and Estates
- Private Client
- Real Estate Development
- Commercial Real Estate
- Land Use & Zoning
- OSHA & Workplace Safety
- Right-of-Way Acquisition & Condemnation
- Regulatory & Public Policy
- Corporate Relocation & Incentives
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Employment, Labor and Human Resources
- Government Contracting
- Government Procurement and Bid Protests
- Government Relations
- Value-Based Care
- Workplace Law
With clients located across 35 countries, Smith Anderson combines global reach with localized expertise, particularly in North Carolina. The firm has been repeatedly honored, including multiple recognitions as “NC Firm of the Year” in Litigation by Chambers USA and inclusion in the “Best Law Firms” list, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional legal solutions.
