Marsha Smith

Senior Counsel

Marsha focuses her practice on trust and probate litigation, as well as estate planning. She has experience advising clients from pre-litigation through trial. She is familiar with all facets of the litigation process including preparing and responding to demand letters, propounding and responding to discovery, preparing pleadings, law and motion work, taking and defending depositions, arguing to the court at various types of hearings, and working with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

 Marsha’s background in litigation provides her with a valuable perspective in estate planning. Having worked with families and fiduciaries in contested matters, she has seen how estate planning documents are interpreted, administered, and challenged/defended in practice. This experience helps her guide clients through important planning decisions with an eye toward clarity, practicality, and protecting their goals and intentions.