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About J. R. Smith at a glance
J. R. Smith is a trusts, probate, and real estate attorney based in Richmond, Texas. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Texas (1966), District of Columbia (1979), and Massachusetts (2008). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1967) and University of North Texas B.A. (—). Serands clients in Richmond, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. R. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills-trusts-probate
- J. received a B.A. degree from University of North Texas, and has been licensed for 60 years
- J. practices in Richmond, TX
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J. R. Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
J. R. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. R. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Richmond 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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