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About Paul D. Smith at a glance
Paul D. Smith is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Axelrod, Smith & Kirshbaum. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), U.S. Tax Court Texas Eastern District Court (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1992). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974) and Dallas Baptist University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Paul D. Smith is a lawyer practicing mediation, litigation, corporate and 2 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Dallas Baptist University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Paul practices at Axelrod, Smith & Kirshbaum in Houston, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul D. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Paul D. Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul D. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Paul D. Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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