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David M. Smith is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Law Office of David M. Smith. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1982). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Texas A. & M. University (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David M. Smith is a lawyer practicing federal litigation, real estate, oil & gas and 8 other areas of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A. & M. University in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
- David practices at The Law Office of David M. Smith in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David M. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David M. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
David M. Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
David M. 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.
David M. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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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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