Atty. Michael Joseph Smith

Atty. Michael Joseph Smith

Mr. Michael Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing business, technology, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Smith at a glance

Michael Joseph Smith is an Associate based in Austin, Texas, practicing at F&B, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan Eastern District Court US Patent and Trademark Offic (2002). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D. Texas, 2002) and Dickinson College (B.S., 1990). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing business, technology, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Dickinson College in 1990, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Michael practices at F&B, LLP in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Joseph Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Austin 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 Michael Joseph Smith

Where is Michael Joseph Smith's law office located?
Michael Joseph Smith's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is F&B, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Smith handle?
Michael Joseph Smith focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Joseph Smith practiced law?
Michael Joseph Smith has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Michael Joseph Smith go to law school?
Michael Joseph Smith earned their education at (J.D. Texas, 2002); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Texas
Santa Clara University
- 2002
B.S.
Dickinson College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan Eastern District Court US Patent and Trademark Offic
Admitted: 2002

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