Atty. Matthew Arthur Smith

Atty. Matthew Arthur Smith

Mr. Matthew Arthur Smith is a lawyer practicing family, general civil, litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Longview Longview 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (430) 240-9617 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Arthur Smith at a glance

Matthew Arthur Smith is an Associate Counsel based in Longview, Texas. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court (2000) and Texas (2000). Educated at Baylor University (LL.B., 2000) and Austin College (B.A., 1997). Active member of Gregg County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Arthur Smith is a lawyer practicing family, general civil, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Austin College in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices in Longview, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Arthur Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Arthur Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew Arthur Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Child Support

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Longview 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Arthur Smith

Where is Matthew Arthur Smith's law office located?
Matthew Arthur Smith's law practice is located in Longview, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Arthur Smith handle?
Matthew Arthur Smith focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Arthur Smith practiced law?
Matthew Arthur Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew Arthur Smith go to law school?
Matthew Arthur Smith earned their education at (LL.B., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Matthew Arthur Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Baylor University
- 2000
B.A.
Austin College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 2000
Texas
Admitted: 2000

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