Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 34+ Years Experience
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About Peter C. Smart at a Glance
Peter C. Smart is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Crain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1992). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1992) and Indiana University (B.S. Indiana, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter C. Smart
- Mr. Peter C. Smart is a lawyer practicing appellate, bankruptcy, creditors rights and 7 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Peter practices at Crain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Peter C. Smart's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter C. Smart handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Personal Injury in Houston
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.
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Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter C. Smart is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter C. Smart is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Houston
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter C. Smart is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Peter C. Smart
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter C. Smart's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter C. Smart brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Peter C. Smart can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Peter C. Smart attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter C. Smart Handles in Houston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter C. Smart has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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