Atty. James Edward Smith

Atty. James Edward Smith

Mr. James Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative litigation, admiralty, alternative dispute resolution and 13 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About James Edward Smith at a glance

James Edward Smith is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Porter Hedges Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (1982). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Kansas (B.S. Chemical, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Litigation, Environmental and Intellectual Property Sections) American Bar Association (Litigation, Natural Resources and Environmental and Intellectual Property Sections) Houston Bar Association (Litigation, Environmental and Intellectual Property Sectio, State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Edward Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative litigation, admiralty, alternative dispute resolution and 13 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Porter Hedges LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Smith's Areas of Practice

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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

James Edward Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

James Edward Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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James Edward Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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. 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

Common questions about James Edward Smith

Where is James Edward Smith's law office located?
James Edward Smith's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Porter Hedges Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Smith handle?
James Edward Smith focuses on personal injury, business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Edward Smith practiced law?
James Edward Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Edward Smith go to law school?
James Edward Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Chemical, 1978).
How can I contact James Edward Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Edward Smith received?
James Edward Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1982
B.S. Chemical
University of Kansas
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1982

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