Atty. Daniel Richard Smith

Atty. Daniel Richard Smith

Mr. Daniel Richard Smith is a lawyer practicing healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, business litigation and 11 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Richard Smith at a glance

Daniel Richard Smith is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2006), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2007), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2008). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1999) and University of Texas at Austin B.A. with high honors, 1996 Phi Beta Kappa (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •American Bar Association •Austin Bar Association, Construction Law Section •Austin Young Lawyers Association Leadership Academy, 2012 •State Bar of Texas •Texas Bar Foundation, fellow •Volunteer Legal Services. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Daniel Richard Smith is a lawyer practicing healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, business litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Daniel practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Richard Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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

Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Austin 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 Daniel Richard Smith

Where is Daniel Richard Smith's law office located?
Daniel Richard Smith's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Richard Smith handle?
Daniel Richard Smith focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Daniel Richard Smith practiced law?
Daniel Richard Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Daniel Richard Smith go to law school?
Daniel Richard Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Daniel Richard Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1999
University of Texas at Austin B.A. with high honors, 1996 Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2011

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