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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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- 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
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Peter C. Smart's Areas of Practice
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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.
Peter C. Smart is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter C. Smart is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter C. Smart is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
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 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Peter C. Smart is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
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 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.
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