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Michael A. Petersmith is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Michael A. Petersmith, Attorney-at-Law. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on ssd, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1973). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1973) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael A. Petersmith is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, government/administrative, social security law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices at Michael A. Petersmith, Attorney-at-Law in Houston, TX
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Michael A. Petersmith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 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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