Atty. John Jackson Smither

Atty. John Jackson Smither

Mr. John Jackson Smither is a lawyer practicing land use and energy litigation, commercial transactions and business torts, personal injury and 4 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Jackson Smither at a glance

John Jackson Smither is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Zabel Freeman. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1998), and U.S. Supreme Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (2002). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American (Sections on: Tort Trial Insurance Practice) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Litigation Section) Texas Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Jackson Smither is a lawyer practicing land use and energy litigation, commercial transactions and business torts, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Zabel Freeman in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Jackson Smither's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Jackson Smither 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.

John Jackson Smither is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Jackson Smither is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Land Use & Zoning

John Jackson Smither is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Jackson Smither is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Jackson Smither is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 John Jackson Smither

Where is John Jackson Smither's law office located?
John Jackson Smither's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Zabel Freeman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Jackson Smither handle?
John Jackson Smither focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Jackson Smither practiced law?
John Jackson Smither has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Jackson Smither go to law school?
John Jackson Smither earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John Jackson Smither for a consultation?
You can contact John Jackson Smither directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Jackson Smither received?
John Jackson Smither's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Supreme Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2002

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