Atty. Lawrence David Smith
Lawrence David Smith is a lawyer practicing discrimination, litigation, labor law and 2 other areas of law. Lawrence received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence David Smith at a Glance
Lawrence David Smith is an Office Managing Shareholder based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western, Southern (1984). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Texas San Antonio Bar Association. Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence David Smith
- Lawrence David Smith is a lawyer practicing discrimination, litigation, labor law and 2 other areas of law
- Lawrence received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1981, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Lawrence practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in San Antonio, TX
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Lawrence David Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence David Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
Employment Law in San Antonio
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Lawrence David Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in San Antonio
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lawrence David Smith is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Civil Rights in San Antonio
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Lawrence David Smith is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Antonio
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 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.
San Antonio Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Antonio-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Antonio Choose Lawrence David Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lawrence David Smith's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence David Smith brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western, Southern, Lawrence David Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and civil rights, Lawrence David Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Antonio
A San Antonio-based practice means Lawrence David Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Lawrence David Smith Handles in San Antonio
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