Atty. Jackson C. Smith
Jackson Smith’s trial practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Whatever the issue, Mr.
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Jackson C. Smith is a business and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Lyons & Simmons. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2020). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2020) and The University of Alabama (B.S., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation, 2025 (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jackson Smith’s trial practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases
- Whatever the issue, Mr. Smith takes pride in obtaining meaningful results for his clients
- Mr. Smith previously clerked for the Honorable Jane J. Boyle of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and interned for the Honorable Amos Mazzant, III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- Mr. Smith received his B.S., cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 2015
- He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School in 2020, where he served as Senior Managing Editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law
- Mr. Smith was recognized in the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch ranking of top young attorneys in 2025
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jackson C. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jackson C. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 venue, 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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