Full-service business and litigation law firm founded in 1912, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, advising regional, national and global companies across eight practice areas.
Smith Anderson is a full-service business and litigation law firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1912, it is the largest business and litigation law firm based in the Research Triangle region, and it advises regional, national and global companies. The firm handles some of North Carolina's most transformational transactions and litigation matters, and its attorneys and practice areas are consistently recognized by national legal industry publications.
The firm's practice spans corporate law, debt finance, intellectual property, litigation, private client services, real estate development, regulatory and public policy, and workplace law. Corporate work covers transactional matters for companies of all sizes; the litigation practice handles major matters in North Carolina; and the remaining groups provide counsel in finance, IP, real estate, employment, regulatory and private client matters.
Smith Anderson describes its team as collaborative, innovative and inclusive, with a culture built on community service and a stated commitment to diversity and support for military personnel and veterans. The firm recruits legal talent from highly ranked law schools and leading firms. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and parental leave.