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Leon A. Smith is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and creditor rights attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Texas (1961). Educated at University Of Texas (J.D., 1986) and Southern Methodist University (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Leon A. Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, consumer and 6 other areas of law
- Leon received a degree from Southern Methodist University, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Leon practices in Dallas, TX
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Leon A. Smith is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Leon A. Smith is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Leon A. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Leon A. Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Leon A. Smith is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
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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 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.
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