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Congratulations to Our 2025 Best Lawyers

Jim Smith has been named Lawyer of the Year in Mergers and Acquisitions.

Congratulations to Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst who were selected for the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world.

These attorneys were recognized by their peers in the following practice areas:

Jim Smith

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law

Jim-Smith

Rebecca Hurst

  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Rebecca-Hurst

We’re proud to have these attorneys representing such high standards in the legal community.

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Recognitions

Aug 21, 2025

Jim Smith & Rebecca Hurst both named “Lawyer of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America®

Honored to announce Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst as 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America®. Jim in Corporate Law and Rebecca in M&A Law—each recognized as the sole honoree in their field and region.

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Top Recognition for Smith Hurst in Chambers USA 2025

Recognitions

Jun 10, 2025

Top Recognition for Smith Hurst in Chambers USA 2025

Smith Hurst PLC honored in 2025 Chambers USA for excellence in Corporate and Real Estate law; partners Jim Smith and Rebecca Hurst individually ranked.

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