Meet the LandWise Partners
Our unique, one-of-a-kind team of ag and land experts is dedicated to increasing your income, expanding your land’s opportunities and preserving rural America. Each of our Partners has years of experience advising landowners and supporting transactions.
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Jim Eggleston
Founder, CEO & Attorney at Law
Farm & Ranch Transactions
Agribusiness Transactions
Farm & Ranch Succession Planning
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Audra Rod Smith
Attorney at Law
International Agribusiness Transactions
Farm & Ranch Real Estate
Cattle/Livestock Business & Contracts
Rural Land Acquisitions/Sales
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Charles Porter, PhD
Real Estate Expert
Water & Mineral Rights
Property Management & Development
Economic Analysis/Damage Modeling
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Jeff Smitherman
Land and Real Estate Property Transitions
I.R.C. §1031-Like Kind Exchanges
Delaware Statutory & Investment Trusts
Opportunity Zones & Charitable Giving
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Zack Porter
Finance Specialist
Agribusiness Investment
Venture Capital Funding
Underwriting & Investment Exits
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Kevin J. Thomason
Tax Specialist
Tax & Estate Planning
Farm & Ranch Transactions
Business Counseling
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Charles Hart CPA, PFS, CFP®, AIF, CKA, CTC
Tax Specialist
Income Tax Planning
Estate Planning
M&A Tax Strategies
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Senator Phil King
Texas Senator
Public Policy/Governmental Affairs
Energy, Electric Power & Telecommunications
Arbitration & Mediation
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Timothy Bradford Jr.
Precision & Regenerative Agriculture Specialist
Nutrient & Water Management
Plant Growth & Development
Corporate Sustainability & GHG Emissions
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James Clement III
Ag Land Advisor & Ranch Management
Soil Measurement and Mapping
Ranch Management & Wildlife Operations
Carbon Credits & Succession Planning
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Matt Nelson
Business & Wealth Consultant
Tax Mitigation Strategies
Website Design, Marketing & AI Integration
Estate Protection Strategies
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Joy Bradford
Branding & Marketing Specialist
Website Design & Development
Marketing Strategy & Social
Brand Identity & Logos
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Michael D. Mays
Real Estate Appraiser
Rural, Commercial and Industrial Properties
Value Consulting and GIS Mapping
Estate Planning, Conservative Easement Valuation & Right of Way Acquisitions
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Paul Nieffer
Farm CPA
Income & Estate Tax Planning for Farmland Owners
USDA Program Planning
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John Dodson
Ranchers Title/Title Services
Transactions Closing Advisor
Title Agency Services
Farm and Ranch Land
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James Bigley
Texas Accredited Land Consultant
Financial Strategy
Farm & Ranch Management
Strategic Market Positioning