Professional Profiles

Mr. Smith is a member, partner and co-founder of Smith Butz, LLC in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He focuses his practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Zoning and Land Use Law, Municipal Law, Energy Law, Estate Planning and Estate Administration.

Kendra L. Smith joined Smith Butz, LLC as a Partner in 2007, heading up the firm's Occupational Disease, Railroad and Insurance Defense Department. Prior to joining Smith Butz, Attorney Smith worked at a large Pittsburgh law firm for 11 years, four of which as Partner.

Jennifer Schiavoni is a Partner at Smith Butz, LLC, concentrating her practice in Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Occupational Disease and Railroad Defense. Her work includes cases before Pennsylvania state and federal courts as well as Pennsylvania administrative and arbitration boards.

Thomas M. Butz serves as Of Counsel and co-founder of Smith Butz, LLC. Attorney Butz concentrates his practice in drafting and advising clients on Wills, Estate and Trust Planning, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Business Succession Planning, Tax Planning, and Estate Planning regarding oil/gas procedures and Mineral Rights.

Abigail P. Briggs is an Associate Attorney at Smith Butz, LLC, where she assists clients across a range of practice areas including civil litigation, estate planning, real estate, and business law. Attorney Briggs brings a dedicated and client-focused approach to every matter she handles.