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About Jon D. Smithson at a glance
Jon D. Smithson is a trusts, probate, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Tyler, Texas. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1976) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.B.A., 1972). Serves clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Jon D. Smithson is a lawyer practicing real estate & bankruptcy, business, intellectual property and 8 other areas of law
- Jon received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1972, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Jon practices in Tyler, TX
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Jon D. Smithson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon D. Smithson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Jon D. Smithson is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jon D. Smithson is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jon D. Smithson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jon D. Smithson is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Tyler 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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