Atty. Madeline Smith
Madeline Smith Hebert is a results-driven litigator who develops goal-oriented strategies tailored to each client’s objectives. She focuses her practice on personal injury, maritime, and workers’ compensation matters, including Louisiana state and Longshore claims, as well as construction and premises liability, insurance defense, and indemnity issues.
Insurance Law Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 8+ Years Experience
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About Madeline Smith at a Glance
Madeline Smith is a insurance attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (2018) and Texas, State Bar of Texas (2024). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 2018) and Texas Tech University (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — LSBA Young Lawyers Division Top 40 Young Lawyer Award Recipient, 2023 (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Madeline Smith
- Madeline Smith Hebert is a results-driven litigator who develops goal-oriented strategies tailored to each client’s objectives
- She focuses her practice on personal injury, maritime, and workers’ compensation matters, including Louisiana state and Longshore claims, as well as construction and premises liability, insurance defense, and indemnity issues
- Learn more about Madeline’s practice here
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Madeline Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Madeline Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Insurance Law in Houston
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Madeline 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 Madeline Smith's practice in the field of insurance.
8+ Years of Legal Practice
With 8 years in the profession, Madeline Smith has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Texas, State Bar of Texas, Madeline Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Madeline Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Madeline 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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