Pete Smith is well known in the legal community for his tenacious and effective trial advocacy.  However, he also is recognized nationally for his expertise in guiding clients through difficult business and economic problems.  In today’s troubled economy, clients call on Mr. Smith for practical legal advice and creative solutions to their business difficulties.  He routinely is quoted in the press as a knowledgeable source of information on commercial transactions, business development, and bankruptcy law.

A recent noteworthy case is the highly publicized Chapter 11 bankruptcy case involving the large West Edge multi-use development project on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri.  Mr. Smith represents the developer, Trilogy Development Company. 

Mr. Smith has been profiled in many Kansas City area publications, including the Kansas City Business Journal, The Kansas City Star, Ingram's magazine, and Super Lawyers magazine.  A recent story about Mr. Smith and his law practice was featured in The Hills, a Kansas City publication.