Smitha is a problem-solver and relishes the opportunity to partner with clients to get contested tax matters and difficult, complex real estate projects across the finish line. She frequently takes on a first-point-of-legal-contact role in her client relationships, representing clients across a broad array of areas, including property tax, sales and use tax, franchise and income tax, unclaimed property audits, eminent domain disputes, commercial leasing, acquisitions, and zoning and land use. In the course of her 20 years of practice, Smitha has worked with clients that have included businesses, healthcare entities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. In addition to her work for taxpayers, Smitha acted as counsel for several Wisconsin-based government entities related to tax disputes, development, and eminent domain.