Atty. John David Smart
Mr. John David Smart is a lawyer practicing immigration, labor and employment, litigation and 1 other area of law.
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John David Smart is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma Arkansas Eastern District Court U.S. Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Co (1987) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court (1991). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1987) and Vanderbilt University B.A. magna cum laude Vanderbilt University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Dallas Young Lawyers Association American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John David Smart is a lawyer practicing immigration, labor and employment, litigation and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, and has been licensed for 39 years
- John practices at Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP in Dallas, TX
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Dallas 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 venue, 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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