About L. Andrew
L. Andrew Smith built his legal foundation at two southeastern law schools. He earned a J.D. from The University of Georgia School of Law in 1981 and followed that with an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida in 1982. Those credentials set a clear line toward the technical side of practice: tax law, estate planning and business matters.
He began practicing in Georgia after completing his studies. Early in his career he joined professional organizations and has maintained membership in those groups since 1981. Over decades of practice he developed a practice that combines transactional work and planning. He handled tax-sensitive transactions, drafted estate plans and assisted business owners on entity selection and governance.
Much of his work has involved translating complex tax rules into practical steps for clients. That has meant preparing wills and trusts, advising on tax consequences of asset transfers, and counseling closely held businesses on tax structure and succession. He has also handled corporate formation, contract matters tied to business operations, and the documentation that keeps an enterprise running.
His office structure reflects that mix. He operates under the name L. Andrew Smith, P.C. Tax, Estate and Corporate Law and practices in Georgia. The firm handles individual and business clients. Clients seeking help on estate administration, tax compliance, or corporate paperwork can find assistance there. He is known in practice for an attention to technical detail and for taking time to explain options to clients in plain language.
Across a long career, he has kept to a steady set of practice areas rather than switching specialties. That continuity has allowed him to work through multiple kinds of tax and estate issues as laws and business needs changed. He continues to maintain an active practice in tax, estate and corporate law.
