Professional Biography
Bryan Smith

Bryan S. Smith Partner

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.6740

    F +1.206.359.7740

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.6740

    BSmith@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Bryan Smith, a partner with the firm's Corporate practice, has experience in many aspects of federal income tax, including mergers and acquisitions, international and cross-border transactions, executive compensation, public and private offerings, joint ventures, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate and leasing transactions, and federal tax controversies.

Ranked by Chambers & Best Lawyers

Named Tax Law Lawyer of the Year byThe Best Lawyers in America, 2024
Ranked by Chambers USA Six Years in a Row

 

Professional Recognition

  • Named "Lawyer of the Year," for Tax Law by Best Lawyers in America, 2020, 2024
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Tax Law, 2013-2024
  • Listed in Chambers USA "American's Leading Lawyers" for Tax, 2007, 2019-2024
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law," 2008

Related Employment

  • Deloitte & Touche L.L.P., Seattle, WA, Manager, Tax Department, 1995-2000
  • Eisenhower & Carlson, Tacoma, WA, Rule 9 Intern and Summer Associate, 1994-1995
  • Connolly, Holm, Tacon & Meserve, Olympia, WA, Summer Associate, 1993-1994

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  • Washington

Education

  • Seattle University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1995, Research & Technical Editor, Seattle University Law Review
  • Seattle Pacific University, B.A., 1992