Atty. John Richard Gaines
Mr. John Richard Gaines is a lawyer practicing estate planning, criminal law, civil practice and 1 other area of law.
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John Richard Gaines is an Associate based in Huntsville, Texas, practicing at Smither, Martin & Henderson, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, juvenile, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Texas (B.S., 1985). Active member of Walker County (President, 1996) Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas District and County Attorneys Association National Association of Extradition Officials. Serands clients in Huntsville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Richard Gaines is a lawyer practicing estate planning, criminal law, civil practice and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of Texas in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices at Smither, Martin & Henderson, P.C. in Huntsville, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Richard Gaines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Richard Gaines is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
John Richard Gaines is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Richard Gaines is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Huntsville 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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