Atty. Justin Smith
Justin Aaron Smith was born in Bell County, Texas in September 1984. He received a BA in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of North Texas in 2007, with areas of study in comparative politics, international relations, and conflict resolution.
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Justin Smith is a Partner based in Longview, Texas, practicing at The Sloan Firm. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Texas (2010). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 2010) and University of North Texas (B.A. Political, 2007). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Justin Aaron Smith was born in Bell County, Texas in September 1984
- He received a BA in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of North Texas in 2007, with areas of study in comparative politics, international relations, and conflict resolution
- In 2010, he received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law, where he was extensively involved in Baylor's mock trial advocacy program and served as an Associate Editor of the Baylor Law Review
- In law school, Justin interned for Chief Judge Walter Smith of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and Judge Martin Hoffman of the 68th District Court of Texas
- After his second year, he clerked for Sommerman & Quesada, where he secured $3.2 million in a default judgment for the family of a Dallas firefighter involved in a fatal car wreck with a drunk driver
- Following graduation, he spent six months as a freelance attorney working with lawyers across Texas, mostly handling complex litigation issues
- He began his career at the Sloan Firm in February 2011, where he practices in the area of catastrophic personal injury law
- Justin was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2010
- In his spare time, Justin enjoys reading, watching movies and sports (particularly baseball and boxing), running, and playing his guitar
Publications
Discovering Search Strategies: In re Exxon and the Texas Work Product Doctrine, Baylor Law Review, Winter 2010/2011
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 Longview 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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