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About Paul J. Smith at a glance
Paul J. Smith is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Paul J. Smith. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Illinois (B.S. Agronomy, 1979). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Texas Young Lawyers Association Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Paul J. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal, ethics-legal malpractice, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Paul practices at Law Offices of Paul J. Smith in San Antonio, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Paul J. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Paul J. Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul J. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 San Antonio 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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