Wyman G. Smith
His expertise in business sales, mergers and acquisitions has earned Wyman a reputation as a "deal maker." His advice to corporations, LLCs, partnerships, family businesses, and individuals extends to matters relating to securities, finance, negotiation, licensing, permitting, real estate, and tax and estate planning implications.
With nearly 30 years practicing transactional law and actively participating in the Napa Valley community, Wyman has developed an invaluable and diverse network of contacts.
Areas of Practice:
Business Department, Manager
Business and Real Estate Group, Chair
Corporate Operations & Governance
Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions
Transition & Succession Planning
Wine Law
Banking: Corporate Secretary and General Counsel... The Vintage Bank, Solano Bank and their holding company, North Bay Bancorp
Education:
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Juris Doctor, 1976
University of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts, 1972
Personal Interests:
Wyman farms twelve acres of hillside Cabernet on Mt. Veeder, organically grown grapes bottled by Neal Family Vineyards and sold under the One Lane Bridge™ vineyard designation. Given his familiarity with viticulture practices, he shares the challenges and satisfaction facing vintners and growers everywhere.
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Wyman enjoys exploring the nearby High Sierras, skiing throughout the western states, and biking almost daily throughout the year.
Community Involvment:
Napa VaLley Economic Development Corporation: past~President and member, Board of Directors
Solano Economic Development Corporation: past-member, Board of Directors
Queen of the Valley Hospital: past-Chairman, Board of Trustees
Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation: Honorary Trustee and past-President
Rotary Club of Napa, member
American Cancer Society (Napa County Unit), past-President
Youth soccer coach for many years
Affiliations:
Napa County Bar Association, President, 2000
Solano County Bar Association
State Bar of California, Business Law Section
American Bar Association, Banking and Business Law Sections