Spencer F. Smith

Spencer F. Smith is a shareholder at McAfee & Taft whose practice spans complex business disputes, intellectual property litigation, securities fraud, banking and trust administration, product liability defense, and construction litigation. He represents individuals, closely held companies, and large corporations in industries including technology, banking, energy, and telecommunications. His experience covers trials in state and federal courts nationwide, as well as proceedings in arbitration forums such as AAA and FINRA.

Smith earned his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma before receiving his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. He began his career as a business litigation associate at Vinson & Elkins in Austin, Texas, before joining McAfee & Taft in 2004. He is admitted to practice in Texas, Oklahoma, multiple U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits.

Smith has achieved notable victories in high-stakes cases, including multimillion-dollar verdicts and favorable settlements in patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and securities fraud matters. His work also includes defending financial institutions in complex class actions, representing trustees in trust administration disputes, and prosecuting and defending claims involving mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. Recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation and listed in Best Lawyers and Oklahoma Super Lawyers, he is also named among the “Top 50 Lawyers” in Oklahoma.

Spencer F. Smith’s approach combines deep legal knowledge with practical strategy, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes while managing litigation efficiently. Whether defending a complex class action, litigating an IP dispute, or navigating high-value business conflicts, he is committed to protecting his clients’ interests and delivering results in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, William J. Holloway, Jr. American Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Oklahoma
• Texas

Education

• University of Texas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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