Atty. James R. Smith

Atty. James R. Smith

James R. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills-trusts-probate.

Austin Austin 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (737) 301-0030 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James R. Smith at a glance

James R. Smith is a Coun. based in Austin, Texas. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1966), District of Columbia (1979), and Massachusetts (2008). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1967). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills-trusts-probate
  • James has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

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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 Austin 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 R. Smith's law office located?
James R. Smith's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Smith handle?
James R. Smith focuses on trusts, probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James R. Smith practiced law?
James R. Smith has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James R. Smith go to law school?
James R. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1967).
How can I contact James R. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1966
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2008

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