Abbegael Smith
Associate
Suite 3200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Abbegael focuses her practice on matters related to real estate and tax credits. Her experience in statutory interpretation, applying for infrastructure-related tax credits, and conducting legal research and analysis on agency authority aids her representation of developers, public housing agencies, and affiliated entities on a wide range of development projects. Her work involves...
Abbegael focuses her practice on matters related to real estate and tax credits. Her experience in statutory interpretation, applying for infrastructure-related tax credits, and conducting legal research and analysis on agency authority aids her representation of developers, public housing agencies, and affiliated entities on a wide range of development projects. Her work involves conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting with due diligence including title and survey review, and preparing ancillary materials for commercial real estate transactions.
conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting with due diligence including title and survey review, and preparing ancillary materials for commercial real estate transactions.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Employment discrimination research assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2025)
- Transactional writing teaching assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2024–2025)
- Certified legal intern, Environmental Law and Policy Clinic – Pittsburgh (2024–2025)
- Law clerk, Pittsburgh-based solo practitioner (2024–2025)
- Law clerk, Pittsburgh-based corporate law firm (2023–2024)
Languages
- Mandarin
- Spanish
Education
-
University of Pittsburgh School of Law,
JD
- Order of Barristers
- Blackburn Memorial Appellate Award
- Chair, Moot Court Board
- Secretary, Incarcerated Persons Legal Support Project
- University of North Texas, BA, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
Industries
Previous Professional Experience
- Employment discrimination research assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2025)
- Transactional writing teaching assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2024–2025)
- Certified legal intern, Environmental Law and Policy Clinic – Pittsburgh (2024–2025)
- Law clerk, Pittsburgh-based solo practitioner (2024–2025)
- Law clerk, Pittsburgh-based corporate law firm (2023–2024)
Languages
- Mandarin
- Spanish
Professional Activities
- Member, Women in Housing Finance Pennsylvania
Abbegael focuses her practice on matters related to real estate and tax credits. Her experience in statutory interpretation, applying for infrastructure-related tax credits, and conducting legal research and analysis on agency authority aids her representation of developers, public housing agencies, and affiliated entities on a wide range of development projects. Her work involves... conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting with due diligence including title and survey review, and preparing ancillary materials for commercial real estate transactions.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Employment discrimination research assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2025)
- Transactional writing teaching assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2024–2025)
- Certified legal intern, Environmental Law and Policy Clinic – Pittsburgh (2024–2025)
- Law clerk, Pittsburgh-based solo practitioner (2024–2025)
- Law clerk, Pittsburgh-based corporate law firm (2023–2024)
Languages
- Mandarin
- Spanish
Education
-
University of Pittsburgh School of Law,
JD
- Order of Barristers
- Blackburn Memorial Appellate Award
- Chair, Moot Court Board
- Secretary, Incarcerated Persons Legal Support Project
- University of North Texas, BA, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
Industries
- Member, Women in Housing Finance Pennsylvania
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