Atty. James David Smith

Atty. James David Smith

Mr. James David Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial transactions, personal injury and 13 other areas of law.

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About James David Smith at a glance

James David Smith is a Managing Partner practicing in Texas, practicing at Smith Adams Law, LLP Attorneys at Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1997). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Southern California (B.S. Real, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Houston Bar Association (Member, Fee Dispute Committee, 2007-2008) Defense Research Institute.

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About

  • Mr. James David Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial transactions, personal injury and 13 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Smith Adams Law, LLP Attorneys at Law in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James David Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James David Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

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.

James David Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James David Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

James David Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James David Smith is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

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. 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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Common questions about James David Smith

Where is James David Smith's law office located?
James David Smith's law practice is located in Texas. The firm is Smith Adams Law, LLP Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Smith handle?
James David Smith focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James David Smith practiced law?
James David Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James David Smith go to law school?
James David Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Real, 1988).
How can I contact James David Smith for a consultation?
You can contact James David 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 James David Smith received?
James David Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1992
B.S. Real
University of Southern California
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1997

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