Atty. Jonathan B. Smith

Atty. Jonathan B. Smith

Order of the Coif; Phi Beta Kappa. Law Clerk to the Hon.

Houston Houston 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (346) 326-0110

Profwith Summary

About Jonathan B. Smith at a glance

Jonathan B. Smith is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP. They haand 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2005). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D. Order, 1999) and Vanderbilt University (B.A. Economics, 1996). Actiand member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Order of the Coif
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Law Clerk to the Hon. Edward E. Carnes, U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1999-2000
  • Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics, 2007-2009, 2011-2012

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Houston are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Jonathan B. Smith's law office located?
Jonathan B. Smith's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Jonathan B. Smith practiced law?
Jonathan B. Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Jonathan B. Smith go to law school?
Jonathan B. Smith earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1999); (B.A. Economics, 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. Order
Vanderbilt University
- 1999
B.A. Economics
Vanderbilt University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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