Atty. Bruce Alan Smith

Atty. Bruce Alan Smith

Mr. Bruce Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law.

Longview Longview 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Alan Smith at a glance

Bruce Alan Smith is a Partner based in Longview, Texas, practicing at Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1987), U.S. Court of Federal Claims Court (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1992). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1986) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Gregg County Bar Association (President, 1992) State Bar of Texas Bar Association for the U, S, and District Court, Eastern District of Texas Northeast Texas Bar Association Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Bruce Alan Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Bruce practices at Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC in Longview, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Alan Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Alan Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Bruce Alan Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bruce Alan Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Bruce Alan Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bruce Alan 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 Longview 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce Alan Smith

Where is Bruce Alan Smith's law office located?
Bruce Alan Smith's law practice is located in Longview, Texas. The firm is Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Alan Smith handle?
Bruce Alan Smith focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Bruce Alan Smith practiced law?
Bruce Alan Smith has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Bruce Alan Smith go to law school?
Bruce Alan Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Bruce Alan Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce Alan Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce Alan Smith received?
Bruce Alan Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1986
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Court
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1992

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