Atty. James Dennis Smith
Mr. James Dennis Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, litigation.
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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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- 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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dennis Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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