Atty. Brian J. Smith
The majority of Brian Smith’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and appeals, representing publicly traded companies, as well as locally owned businesses, including banks, financial firms and petroleum exploration companies. Brian also serves as counsel for several closely-held businesses across the state of Texas, advising them on compliance with local, state and federal law on various matters, such as licensing and choice of entity.
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Brian J. Smith is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, estate litigation, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2011). Educated at Texas Christian University (B.A. Texas, 2004). Active member of Associations & Memberships Texas Bar Association - Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Section Tarrant County Bar Association - Energy Section (Treasurer) - Real Estate Section - Business Litigation Section Texas Young Lawyers Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- The majority of Brian Smith’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and appeals, representing publicly traded companies, as well as locally owned businesses, including banks, financial firms and petroleum exploration companies
- Brian also serves as counsel for several closely-held businesses across the state of Texas, advising them on compliance with local, state and federal law on various matters, such as licensing and choice of entity
- Awards & Recognitions Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral law Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers rating service for 2019 2020, and 2021 Recognized as a Top Attorney in Oil and Gas by Fort Worth Magazine from 2013 through 2024 Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present Publications & Presentations 'Comment, Fracing the Environment?: An Examination of the Effects of Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing', 18 Tex
- Wesleyan L. Rev. 129 (2011)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian J. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Brian J. Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Brian J. Smith is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Texas →
Brian J. Smith is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian J. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 Fort Worth 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 andnue, 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.
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