About Smith Pauley LLP

Smith Pauley LLP delivers innovative, client-focused legal services rooted in over 200 years of collective partner experience. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, with offices in Aurora, Sioux City, and Hastings, the firm blends broad-based expertise with forward-thinking strategies to guide individuals, families, and businesses through complex legal challenges. Strategic representation and uncompromising ethical standards define the firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence across the Midwest.

Smith Pauley LLP emphasizes preparation and personalization, ensuring each case is carefully evaluated and tailored to the unique needs of clients. Whether addressing intricate financial matters, safeguarding legacies through estate planning, or navigating high-stakes litigation, the firm approaches every matter with precision, creativity, and unwavering dedication. This level of preparation allows the team to consistently achieve favorable outcomes while protecting client interests with absolute confidentiality.

Smith Pauley LLP offers comprehensive services across key practice areas, including business transactions, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and trust administration, civil litigation, real estate, and family law. Additional capabilities extend to intellectual property, venture capital, private equity, and mediation, making the law firm a trusted partner for both emerging ventures and established institutions. The firm’s wide-ranging experience positions its attorneys to serve as strategic advisors who provide practical, actionable solutions while anticipating future needs.

Smith Pauley LLP prioritizes quality over quantity, maintaining a culture that values collaboration, transparency, and efficiency. Free from rigid billing quotas, attorneys focus fully on achieving client goals without unnecessary distraction. This model supports the delivery of high-quality legal counsel that is both responsive and sustainable, reflecting a true commitment to ethical advocacy and client-centered practice.

Smith Pauley LLP is more than a full-service boutique firm; it is a proactive legal partner dedicated to understanding clients on a deeper level—their families, businesses, and aspirations. By combining rigorous legal knowledge with innovative problem-solving, the firm builds enduring relationships grounded in trust. Through this approach, Smith Pauley LLP continues to advance its reputation as a leader in delivering sophisticated legal solutions with integrity and care.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Banking & Finance
  • Business Transactions
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital & Growth Capital
Estate Planning
  • Will
  • Trust
  • Power of Attorney
  • Estate & Trust Administration
  • Private Wealth & Family Office
Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Copyrights
  • Trademark
Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate Law
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Civil Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Railroad & FELA

Fees

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Office locations for Smith Pauley LLP

Smith Pauley LLP - Omaha

3555 Farnam St Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131

Smith Pauley LLP - Aurora

1109 12th St Suite 1, Aurora, NE 68818

Smith Pauley LLP - Hastings

2727 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901

Smith Pauley LLP - Sioux City

700 4th St #300, Sioux City, IA 51101