Jerry Smith focuses his practice on international, federal and state taxation of corporations and partnerships. His experience includes federal and state merger, acquisition and divestiture advisory services; handling federal and state tax controversy matters; and restructuring corporate groups to minimize international, federal and state taxes. He regularly represents Fortune 500 clients in connection with IRS and state tax controversies, including representation at the IRS Examination level, protesting issues to IRS Appeals, and representation in United States Tax Court. He has extensive experience helping corporations structure their operations to minimize federal and state and local tax liabilities.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Smith spent over 20 years with KPMG where he was a tax partner. Mr. Smith is listed in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Tax law.