Atty. Claude William Smalling III

Atty. Claude William Smalling III

Mr. Claude William Smalling III is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, appellate: civil, aviation and 14 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Claude William Smalling III at a glance

Claude William Smalling III is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Law office of C. William Smalling, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Tax Court U.S. Southern District of Texas and Bankruptcy Court U.S. Eastern District of T (2010). Educated at University of Houston (M.S. Accounting, 2011) and University of Houston LL.M. Accounting University of Houston LL.M. Accounting Texas Southern University (J.D. Texas, 2008). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Claude William Smalling III is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, appellate: civil, aviation and 14 other areas of law
  • Claude received a M.S. degree from University of Houston in 2011, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Claude practices at The Law office of C. William Smalling, P.C. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Claude William Smalling III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Claude William Smalling III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 Houston 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 Claude William Smalling III

Where is Claude William Smalling III's law office located?
Claude William Smalling III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is The Law office of C. William Smalling, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claude William Smalling III handle?
Claude William Smalling III focuses on trusts, probate, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Claude William Smalling III practiced law?
Claude William Smalling III has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Claude William Smalling III go to law school?
Claude William Smalling III earned their education at (M.S. Accounting, 2011); (J.D. Texas, 2008).
How can I contact Claude William Smalling III for a consultation?
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Education

M.S. Accounting
University of Houston
- 2011
J.D. Texas
University of Houston LL.M. Accounting University of Houston LL.M. Accounting Texas Southern University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Tax Court U.S. Southern District of Texas and Bankruptcy Court U.S. Eastern District of T
Admitted: 2010

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