Sprouse Shrader Smith

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Sprouse Shrader Smith strives to be a full-service law firm for our clients. Each practice area has multiple lawyers dedicated to providing innovative and comprehensive counsel to each matter that walks through our door. Whether you are looking for an experienced attorney to help with your business contracts, purchasing real estate or someone to advise you on a last will and testament, Spouse Shrader Smith is here to help.

The diversity of our practice areas is reflected by our client base. Large organizations and individuals alike come to Sprouse for the client-centered attention they receive. Our multidisciplinary firm lends itself to assist in any client need that may arise. With such broad knowledge, our lawyers collaborate to make each client experience efficient and effective. To review the practice area descriptions or find attorneys in a specific area, please click on the links to the right.

Featured Attorneys

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Pratt, Laura W.

Using her background in science, Laura Pratt is an attorney with Sprouse Shrader Smith whose practice focuses on business and commercial litigation, specifically business disputes, oil and gas, eminent domain,

701 S. Taylor St., Suite #500

Hogue, Joel R.

Joel R. Hogue is a Senior Member of Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC. Joel practices business litigation, particularly in the areas of banking, oil and gas, professional liability, farm and ranch,

701 S. Taylor St., Suite #500

Howell III, J. F. “Jack”

Jack Howell is a Member with Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC.  Jack’s practice focuses on tax law and business organizations, structures, and transactions. Jack focuses on advising affluent families, entrepreneurs, and

701 S. Taylor St., Suite #500

Sibley, Michelle L.

Michelle Sibley is a Member with Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC.  Her practice focuses on oil and gas transactions, real estate law, and corporate transactions. She has practiced law since 2004,

Latest News

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When to Consider Revisions to Your Estate Planning Documents

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The Rising (and Potentially Lowering) Estate Tax Exemption

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Understanding The Effects Beneficiary Designations Have On Your Estate Plan

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