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Jonathan E. Smaby is a Texas Center for Legal Ethics based in Austin, Texas. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988), Minnesota (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fi (1995). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1988) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Jonathan E. Smaby is a lawyer practicing non-profit management, ethics-legal malpractice, ethics & professional responsibility
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Jonathan practices in Austin, TX
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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 Austin 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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