Professional Background

Sidney R.  Smith, III is the founder and President of SRS Counsel PLLC, a solo law practice that provides virtual general counsel services on a range of corporate and transactional matters.  For the past eight years, Sid has served as general counsel to Syncom Venture Partners, a leading media and communications venture firm. His other recent clients include for-profit and non-profit companies in various sectors including technology, media and education.

Prior to founding SRS Counsel, Sid practiced for almost 14 years at the law firms of K&L Gates and Cooley LLP.  He was a partner in the corporate and securities group at K&L. Before becoming an attorney, Sid was Assistant for External Affairs for New Jersey Governor James J. Florio and prior to that he was Special Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs for New Jersey Governor Congressman Robert G. Torricelli.

Areas of Practice

Sid represents clients in various corporate and transactional matters including venture financings, corporate formations, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and technology transactions.

Sid graduated from Yale with a B.A. in English, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team and received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.  He is also a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover.

SRS Counsel PLLC
direct (301) 455-4745 |fax (301) 565-7875 | sid@srscounsel.com