Atty. Geoffrey Lawrence Smith
Geoffrey Lawrence Smith is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, patent litigation, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law. Geoffrey received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Geoffrey Lawrence Smith is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McKool Smith. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on patent, probate, estate planning, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1973) and Texas (2003). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2003) and Duke University (B.S. Chemistry, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Geoffrey Lawrence Smith is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, patent litigation, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law
- Geoffrey received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Geoffrey practices at McKool Smith in Austin, TX
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 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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