Atty. Forrest M. Smith III
Forrest M. Smith III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law.
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About Forrest M. Smith III at a glance
Forrest M. Smith III is a real estate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC. Educated at St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Forrest M. Smith III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law
- Forrest M., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2019
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Forrest M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Forrest M. Smith III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Forrest M. Smith III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Forrest M. Smith III 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 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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