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J. Allen Smith is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at SettlePou. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern Di (1984). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Allen Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, financial services litigation, eminent domain and condemnation and 2 other areas of law
- J. received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- J. practices at SettlePou in Dallas, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Allen Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
J. Allen Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Allen 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 Dallas 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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