McCarter & Smith, LLP
With decades of combined experience in tax, business, and estate law, McCarter & Smith LLP delivers practical legal guidance with a client-focused approach.
Practice Areas
Business Law & Advisory
We partner with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and corporations to address every stage of growth—from formation and governance to contracts and compliance. Our proactive legal advisory helps minimize risk, support expansion, and protect long-term business goals.
Intellectual Property (IP)
Innovation deserves protection. We help businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs safeguard intellectual property through trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing agreements. Our IP practice ensures your creative and commercial assets remain protected and enforceable.
Entertainment Law
From artists and musicians to production companies and digital media startups, we provide legal counsel tailored to the entertainment industry. Our team advises on contracts, licensing, talent agreements, royalties, and dispute resolution to protect your creative rights and business interests.
Tax Law
Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on complex tax matters, from compliance to disputes. Whether facing IRS audits, state tax controversies, or business structuring, we deliver solutions that safeguard your financial interests while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Business Debt Recovery
Unpaid debts can disrupt business cash flow. We provide cost-effective, legally sound debt recovery services, pursuing claims vigorously while maintaining professionalism to preserve important business relationships when possible.
Estates & Probate
We assist families and individuals with estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration. Our goal is to simplify the process, honor your wishes, and resolve estate matters efficiently while minimizing stress for loved ones.
Business Law & Estates Lawyer
About McCarter & Smith, LLP
At McCarter & Smith LLP, we believe that strong legal guidance can be the cornerstone of lasting success—for individuals, families, and businesses alike. From our offices in Norfolk, Virginia, we serve clients across the Commonwealth and many other of our attorney partner states with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and results-driven advocacy.
Our Philosophy
Legal matters often involve more than statutes and procedures—they affect people’s livelihoods, futures, and peace of mind. That is why we approach every case with the same guiding principles: careful listening, tailored strategy, and unwavering dedication to our clients’ goals. We see ourselves not just as attorneys, but as trusted advisors who stand beside you in times of challenge and opportunity.
Our Experience
Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience across a diverse set of practice areas, including business law, intellectual property, entertainment law, tax law, debt recovery, and estates and probate. This broad legal knowledge allows us to serve a wide range of clients—entrepreneurs launching new ventures, families planning for the future, and corporations navigating complex disputes. Whatever your legal need, we provide the insight and counsel required to move forward with confidence.
Our Approach
Client-Focused: Every client receives personal attention and customized solutions. We never take a one-size-fits-all approach.
Strategic: We anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and craft proactive strategies to protect your interests.
Efficient: We understand that legal issues can be costly and time-sensitive, which is why we emphasize clear communication and practical results.
Committed: From initial consultation to final resolution, we remain accessible, responsive, and invested in your success.
Our Reputation
McCarter & Smith LLP has built a reputation for professionalism, discretion, and trusted counsel. Clients turn to us not only for our legal skills but also for the confidence that comes from having a dependable advocate on their side. Many of our clients are long-term partners who return to us for guidance throughout their personal and business journeys.
Why Choose Us?
Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make. At McCarter & Smith LLP, we combine deep legal knowledge with real-world understanding to deliver solutions that work. Whether you are safeguarding your assets, resolving a dispute, or pursuing new business opportunities, our firm provides the clarity, strength, and advocacy you deserve.