Atty. J. Brian Smith

Atty. J. Brian Smith

J. Brian Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, real estate and 6 other areas of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (480) 401-1971

Profile Summary

About J. Brian Smith at a glance

J. Brian Smith is an Attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Jones & Smith Law Firm, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1999), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2002). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D. Certificate, 1999) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico bar of the U, S, and District Court for the District of New Mexico bar of the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Board Member, Animal Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar. Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Brian Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • J. Brian received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • J. Brian practices at Jones & Smith Law Firm, LLC in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

J. Brian Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Brian Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

J. Brian Smith is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Mexico →

Trusts

J. Brian Smith is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New Mexico →

Probate

J. Brian Smith is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Brian Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J. Brian Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albuquerque are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Brian Smith

Where is J. Brian Smith's law office located?
J. Brian Smith's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Jones & Smith Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Brian Smith handle?
J. Brian Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has J. Brian Smith practiced law?
J. Brian Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did J. Brian Smith go to law school?
J. Brian Smith earned their education at (J.D. Certificate, 1999); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact J. Brian Smith for a consultation?
You can contact J. Brian Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Brian Smith received?
J. Brian Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Certificate
University of New Mexico School of Law
- 1999
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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