Atty. Douglas Cannon Smith
Mr. Douglas Cannon Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 10 other areas of law.
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Douglas Cannon Smith is a Member based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Douglas C. Smith, P.L.L.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Western District Court US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces US Cour (1980). Educated at University of Utah College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Utah (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of El Paso Bar Association (Member, Probate and Family Law Sections) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas Cannon Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 10 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1969, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Douglas practices at Law Office of Douglas C. Smith, P.L.L.C. in El Paso, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Cannon Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Douglas Cannon Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
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Douglas Cannon Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Douglas Cannon Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Douglas Cannon Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 El Paso 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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