Managing Member

	Peter J. Smith psmith@sogtlaw.com    Download vCard
Born:	Santa Maria, California, July 30, 1966
Education:	Temple University (B.A. Psychology, 1988, magna cum laude) Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1991, cum laude)
Member:	Philadelphia Bar Association
Admitted to Practice:	1991 - Pennsylvania 1991 - United States District Courts
Areas of Practice:	Business/Corporate Law Real Estate Trusts & Estates

Biography:  Mr. Smith graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a degree in psychology and attended Temple University School of Law graduating cum laude.  After several years of practicing law in Philadelphia, Mr. Smith joined Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC in 1998.  His current practice concentrates in the areas of corporate law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, debtor/creditor relations, real estate and estate planning.  He counsels clients, large and small, including businesses involved in manufacturing, marketing, commercial finance, pharmaceutical research, professional services, real estate management and development, construction, retail and e-commerce.  In addition, Mr. Smith has experience with start-up ventures, family-owned businesses, limited liability companies and non-profit organizations.  He also represents individuals and families in estate and business succession planning.  Mr. Smith credits his success to a tireless work ethic, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a deep sense of caring for his clients, their businesses and concerns.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Smith has taught as an adjunct professor in the Legal and Real Estate Studies Department at Temple University.

He has interned for two federal judges; the Honorable Herbert Hutton in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable Joseph Rodriguez in the United States District Court in Camden.