Atty. Judge Jerry Edwin Smith

Atty. Judge Jerry Edwin Smith

Judge Jerry Edwin Smith is a lawyer. Jerry received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Houston Houston 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Judge Jerry Edwin Smith is a Ct. App. J. based in Houston, Texas. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Texas Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court (1972). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1972) and Yale University (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Judge Jerry Edwin Smith is a lawyer
  • Jerry received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Jerry practices in Houston, TX

Jurisdictional Context

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 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 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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Judge Jerry Edwin Smith's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Judge Jerry Edwin Smith has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Judge Jerry Edwin Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1972
B.A.
Yale University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Texas Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972

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