Elliot Smith

Elliot Smith is a Partner at York Howell, serving clients with integrated legal and accounting insight. He is a licensed Attorney and a Certified Public Accountant. His practice emphasizes asset protection, business transactions, estate planning, and taxation, delivering practical strategies that support long term goals and compliance needs.

Elliot earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Accounting degrees from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. He also earned a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Science from Southern Utah University, demonstrating rigorous professional preparation.

Elliot brings extensive legal, tax, and business experience from public and private practice. He worked with an international accounting firm in Federal Tax and Mergers and Acquisitions practices, and with several law firms, building strong judgment, deal skills, and effective client service, as well as efficiency and accuracy for clients.

Elliot focuses on estate planning and tax planning, business formation and acquisitions, probate administration, and trust administration. His approach aligns legal structure, tax efficiency, and risk management, helping families and businesses protect assets, plan transitions, and execute transactions with clarity and confidence across jurisdictions and timelines.

Elliot has been nominated by peers as Legal Elite multiple times in Estate Planning and Tax Law. He maintains active membership in the Utah State Bar and the Utah Association of CPAs, reflecting his professional standing, ethics, and continued commitment to high standards of practice across disciplines and client service.

At York Howell, Elliot Smith delivers coordinated legal and tax counsel with precision. He emphasizes planning, execution, and responsiveness, guiding clients through complex decisions. His measured style, technical depth, and practical advice support durable solutions that align strategy, compliance, and long-term success for businesses and families alike.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, York Howell
• Member, Utah State Bar

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• Case Western Reserve University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Utah University
  Master of Science (MS)
• Brigham Young University
  Master of Accounting (MAcc)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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