Atty. Karen Cooper Smith
Ms. Karen Cooper Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning.
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Karen Cooper Smith is a estate planning attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1987). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1985) and Baylor University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Karen Cooper Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning
- Karen received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Karen practices in Dallas, TX
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Dallas 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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