Atty. James Dennis Smith

Atty. James Dennis Smith

Mr. James Dennis Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, litigation.

Houston Houston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About James Dennis Smith at a glance

James Dennis Smith is a ip and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), Texas (1987), and Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Maryland (B.S.E.E. South, 1983). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Dennis Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, litigation
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Maryland in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Dennis Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Houston 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

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Where is James Dennis Smith's law office located?
James Dennis Smith's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dennis Smith handle?
James Dennis Smith focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Dennis Smith practiced law?
James Dennis Smith has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Dennis Smith go to law school?
James Dennis Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S.E.E. South, 1983).
How can I contact James Dennis Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1986
B.S.E.E. South
University of Maryland
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
Texas
Admitted: 1987
Minnesota registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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