Wendy W. Smith

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy

Attorney Wendy W. Smith serves as a partner at the law firm Binder & Malter LLP, situated in Santa Clara, California. Possessing over 25 years of legal expertise, Ms. Smith is a distinguished lawyer who advocates for a diverse clientele within both Silicon Valley and the wider state of California. Her legal practice spans several key areas:

• Business bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency consulting
• Business and real estate law, including transactions
• Commercial litigation
• Safeguarding the rights of debtors and creditors
• Negotiating intellectual property licenses and joint venture agreements
• Conducting mediations
• Handling appeals

Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Smith has taken on a multitude of legal cases. Notably, she represented a prominent internet search company in bankruptcy proceedings across various jurisdictions. Additionally, she has excelled in negotiating intellectual property acquisitions, defending insolvent employers against employee class actions, and managing complex commercial real estate transactions, including cases involving allegations of fraudulent conveyance. She has also effectively managed numerous appeals, securing clients’ rights in matters like environmental contamination.

Ms. Smith is widely respected as a leader in her field. Her portfolio includes numerous published works, as well as lectures and seminars covering diverse legal topics within her region. Active within the legal community, she holds memberships in the Santa Clara County Bar Association, the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Furthermore, she sits on the executive committee of the Congressman Don Edwards American Inns of Court.

In addition to her thriving legal practice, Ms. Smith contributes her expertise as a resolution advocate for the Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Panel of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. She also serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the Santa Clara County Superior Court.

Ms. Smith earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Iowa College of Law in 1987, following her graduation from Northwestern University in 1981. She is authorized to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Recognized for her unwavering professionalism and exceptional service, Ms. Smith holds an esteemed AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Her peers have awarded her numerous accolades and honors, and she has garnered a plethora of positive reviews from contented clients. The terms AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks employed under license in line with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification processes, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer review rating system that gauges legal competence and general ethical standards, as judged by members of the legal bar and judiciary.