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Smith Attorneys Groups Attorney

Attorney

Te D. Smith

Mr. Smith has a wide variety of experience representing businesses and individuals in various legal disputes, transactions, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Mr. Smith’s expertise in complex and commercial litigation led him to serve as first and second chair counsel in federal and state lawsuits against the State of New York, the State of New Jersey School Board, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.

As a trusted advisor to successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and creative individuals, Mr. Smith regularly counsels family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-up businesses on a wide range of matters. Mr. Smith provides outside general counsel service to businesses of all sizes, including family-owned businesses, start-up companies, and religious organizations. As an outside general counsel, he assists clients in negotiating, drafting, and enforcing all types of contracts. He also regularly assists businesses with corporate governance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and business succession planning. 

Through his practice, Mr. Smith empowers business owners and entrepreneurs to follow their passions by helping them to seize business opportunities and navigate legal challenges. Using his background as an entrepreneur, business owner, and musician, he has a deep understanding of the businesses he represents as well as the knowledge and savvy of a seasoned attorney. He has advised artists, represented musicians and record labels, advised authors regarding publishing contracts, and negotiated production and distribution deals. Mr. Smith has advised businesses and entrepreneurs on how to capitalize and protect themselves in this constantly evolving digital and brand marketplace.