Atty. Brett A. Smith
Brett A. Smith is a lawyer practicing premises liability, construction defects, employment law and 7 other areas of law.
Construction Defects & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 35+ Years Experience
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About Brett A. Smith at a Glance
Brett A. Smith is a Senior Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas (1991) and Ohio (2014). Educated at Southern Texas School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Defense Research Institute USLAW Network Dallas Association of Defense Counsel Texas Association of Defense Counsel Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brett A. Smith
- Brett A. Smith is a lawyer practicing premises liability, construction defects, employment law and 7 other areas of law
- Brett A. received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Brett A. practices at Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Brett A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Employment Law in Dallas
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brett A. Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Brett A. Smith is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Construction Law in Dallas
Brett A. Smith is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Dallas
Brett A. Smith is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Brett A. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brett A. Smith's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, construction, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brett A. Smith brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas and Ohio, Brett A. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, Brett A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Brett A. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brett A. Smith Handles in Dallas
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