Atty. Lawrence D. "Larry" Smith
Mr. Smith’s practice at Ogletree Deakins primarily involves the defense of employers in labor and employment related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
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Lawrence D. "Larry" Smith is a employment attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1984) and Southern Methodist University (BA, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Smith’s practice at Ogletree Deakins primarily involves the defense of employers in labor and employment related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
- Mr. Smith represents employers in claims involving equal employment opportunity law, unfair labor practices, wage and hour issues, unemployment compensation, wrongful discharge, state law tort and contract claims, occupational safety and health matters as well as class action litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Mr. Smith has tried cases involving claims of sex, race, national origin, age and same-sex discrimination, retaliation, workers compensation retaliation, disability discrimination under both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress claims and covenants not to compete
- Mr. Smith actively counsels clients on a wide range of daily employment issues including discharge, discipline, discrimination, leave and layoffs
- Mr. Smith routinely handles appeals in both state and federal appellate courts.Mr
- Smith speaks frequently on a wide variety of topics at employment related seminars
- Mr. Smith previously served as a member of the Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee responsible for drafting state court jury charges for employment cases
- Mr. Smith is Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Mr. Smith has been recognized in the Best Lawyers publication, and has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer
- Mr. Smith also serves as a contributing editor to the A.B.A.’s Fair Labor Standards Act treatise
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 San Antonio 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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