About
Robert P. Smyth is a La Crosse, Wisconsin, lawyer with Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC. He focuses on business and corporate law, estate planning and elder law, and real estate. His approach centers on preventative law, helping clients plan clearly before legal problems become harder to solve.
Robert earned his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin—Madison in 1971. He earned his J.D. from Ohio Northern University in 1974. This education prepared him to guide clients through business, estate, elder law, and real estate matters with practical advice and clear legal judgment in Wisconsin.
Robert is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Tax Court. These admissions support his work with clients who need help with state, federal, business, estate, elder law, tax-related, and real estate legal issues.
Robert is affiliated with the La Crosse County Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American Bar Association. He is also BV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. These honors and affiliations reflect his professional standing, legal experience, and continued connection to the legal community.
Robert serves clients by focusing on planning, prevention, and careful legal guidance. His work in business and corporate law helps clients address legal needs before disputes arise. His estate planning, elder law, and real estate practice areas also support clients making important decisions about property, planning, and future goals.
Robert P. Smyth brings a steady, practical approach to legal service at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC. His practice reflects the belief that preventative law can help clients avoid problems, protect their interests, and make informed choices in business, estate planning, elder law, and real estate matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC
- Member, La Crosse County Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, American Bar Association
Licensed State
- Wisconsin
Education
- Ohio Northern University
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges


- Banking & Finance
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Tax
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction & Development
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord & Tenant
- Residential Real Estate




