Atty. James Patrick Smith, Jr.
Mr. James Patrick Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing family, probate, guardianship and 4 other areas of law.
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James Patrick Smith, Jr. is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at James Patrick Smith, P.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Texas (1967). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1967) and Centenary College (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas and Sustaining Life Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Patrick Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing family, probate, guardianship and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Centenary College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- James practices at James Patrick Smith, P.C. in Houston, TX
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James Patrick Smith, Jr. is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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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