Shane L. Smith

Shane Smith’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, specializing in real and personal property tax disputes. For more than 12 years prior to practicing law, Shane held several positions with San Antonio, Texas-based Valero Energy Corporation and its acquired companies, including service as its Manager, eCommerce Marketing and Manager, Credit Card Marketing.

Shane joined the firm after completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey, then Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia (now Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia).

Shane holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing, magna cum laude, from West Texas A&M University, and a Juris Doctor degree from William & Mary School of Law.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Bar Association
• Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
• Virginia Bar Association
• Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Education:

• College of William & Mary School of Law (J.D.)
• West Texas A&M University (B.B.A.)