Eric M. Smith

Eric M. Smith is an associate attorney in Milwaukie, Oregon, who focuses on estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. He works closely with clients to understand their needs and prepare legal documents that support their personal, family, and business goals. His practice includes basic and complex wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Clients rely on his careful drafting and personal approach when planning for important life decisions.

Eric earned a degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. He later moved to the Portland metro area to attend Lewis & Clark Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor. His education gave him a strong foundation in legal analysis, planning, and client counseling. This background supports his ability to explain legal options clearly, prepare detailed documents, and help clients make practical decisions about estate and business matters.

Eric has experience helping individuals, couples, families, and friends address a range of planning and administration needs. His estate planning work includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. He also assists clients with probate estates, small estate affidavits, trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. In addition, his business law work includes helping clients organize start-ups and prepare contracts designed to support clear agreements and long-term planning.

Eric M. Smith is known for his personable style, careful drafting, and commitment to building strong client relationships. Before joining his current practice in 2021, he worked as a sole practitioner for four years, gaining practical experience serving clients directly. He is also active with the Milwaukie Rotary Club, where he participates in volunteer service in the community. His work reflects a thoughtful approach to estate planning, business law, and client-focused legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Barbur Laskey LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Lewis & Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California

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