Erik Smith

Rooted in Arizona, Erik D. Smith works at the Shein Phanse Adkins, P.C., law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving clients in the Phoenix metro and Maricopa County. His practice primarily focuses on the areas of:

• Real estate law
• Commercial law
• Commercial leasing
• Commercial litigation
• Entity formation
• Business transactions

Admitted to practice by the State Bar of Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, Mr. Smith graduated from The University of Arizona in 2016, with a focus on business law and writing. Prior to that, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English magna cum laude from Arizona State University. 

During law school, Mr. Smith earned a Transactional Business Law Certificate and the award for Outstanding Performance in Legal Writing. He was also the senior note editor of the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and won multiple awards for his excellence in writing. 

A diligent and knowledgeable attorney, Mr. Smith offers legal counsel on contract and leasing disputes, and assists in state and federal trials involving commercial landlord/tenant disputes and breaches of contract and agency duties. His transactional work involves reviewing contracts and commercial leases, and drafting commercial documents and securities filings.

Known among clients and fellow attorneys as a dedicated lawyer with excellent communication skills, Mr. Smith strives to keep his clients apprised of each step in the legal proceedings. He has honed his litigation and negotiation skills over the years and always goes the extra mile to get favorable outcomes for his clients in every case he handles. For his vast legal acumen and professionalism, he has received a “Good” rating on Avvo.