Atty. James Baird Smith

Atty. James Baird Smith

James Baird Smith is a lawyer practicing general business law, real property, trust and estate law, litigation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas in 2000, and has been licensed for 13 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Baird Smith at a glance

James Baird Smith is an Associate based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (2013). Educated at University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas (J.D., 2013) and Baylor University, Waco, Texas (B.B.A. Major, 2000). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Baird Smith is a lawyer practicing general business law, real property, trust and estate law, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas in 2000, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Baird Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Baird Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Baird Smith

Where is James Baird Smith's law office located?
James Baird Smith's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Baird Smith handle?
James Baird Smith focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Baird Smith practiced law?
James Baird Smith has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James Baird Smith go to law school?
James Baird Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.B.A. Major, 2000).
How can I contact James Baird Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- 2013
B.B.A. Major
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2013

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