Bio

Beyond his role as the firm’s South Bend and Elkhart office managing partner, John Smarrella concentrates his practice on corporate and other business law matters. He has considerable experience in acquisitions and dispositions of business entities, joint ventures, minority investments and other business collaborations. Notably, John’s practice includes advising closely held companies on succession planning; long-term supply, manufacturing, licensing and other agreements; tax issues; corporate governance; and executive compensation and incentive arrangements. In addition, John regularly represents clients in the solar energy industry on engineering, procurement and construction projects and other corporate matters. John’s counsel is tailored to protect each client’s interests within the context of their overall business strategy and industry. He is appreciated for providing quality and practical legal and business advice, as well as for working productively with business owners and executive leadership to create actionable business solutions that achieve the right result. A team player at the core, John takes a personal interest in the clients he serves and is proud to serve on their professional teams. As a result, John has maintained some client relationships for decades, a testament to his dedication and the value he consistently provides. A member of the firm’s Management Committee, John remains focused on and is skilled in setting and achieving institutional goals.