Atty. Jonathan B. Smith
Order of the Coif; Phi Beta Kappa. Law Clerk to the Hon.
Commercial Disputes Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 27+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan B. Smith at a Glance
Jonathan B. Smith is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Shipley Snell Montgomery LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business. 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). Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan B. Smith
- 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
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Jonathan B. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan B. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Jonathan B. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan B. Smith's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan B. Smith brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Jonathan B. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Jonathan B. Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Jonathan B. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan B. Smith Handles in Houston
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