Atty. Christopher J. Smitherman

Atty. Christopher J. Smitherman

Mr. Christopher J.

Bryan Bryan 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (979) 977-4130 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher J. Smitherman at a glance

Christopher J. Smitherman is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Bryan, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1989). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1989) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A. Accounting, 1986). Serands clients in Bryan, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher J. Smitherman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Christopher practices in Bryan, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Smitherman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Smitherman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Christopher J. Smitherman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

Christopher J. Smitherman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Christopher J. Smitherman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Christopher J. Smitherman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Christopher J. Smitherman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Bryan 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 Christopher J. Smitherman

Where is Christopher J. Smitherman's law office located?
Christopher J. Smitherman's law practice is located in Bryan, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Smitherman handle?
Christopher J. Smitherman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Christopher J. Smitherman practiced law?
Christopher J. Smitherman has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Christopher J. Smitherman go to law school?
Christopher J. Smitherman earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.B.A. Accounting, 1986).
How can I contact Christopher J. Smitherman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1989
B.B.A. Accounting
Texas A & M University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1989

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