Atty. Prescott Ward Smith

Atty. Prescott Ward Smith

Mr. Prescott Ward Smith is a lawyer practicing civil appellate, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Prescott Ward Smith at a glance

Prescott Ward Smith is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Dykema. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States District Courts o (1999). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Doctoral Candidate, 1991). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Prescott Ward Smith is a lawyer practicing civil appellate, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Prescott received a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Prescott practices at Dykema in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Prescott Ward Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Prescott Ward Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Prescott Ward Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

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

Prescott Ward Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Dallas 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 Prescott Ward Smith

Where is Prescott Ward Smith's law office located?
Prescott Ward Smith's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Dykema. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Prescott Ward Smith handle?
Prescott Ward Smith focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Prescott Ward Smith practiced law?
Prescott Ward Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Prescott Ward Smith go to law school?
Prescott Ward Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (Doctoral Candidate, 1991).
How can I contact Prescott Ward Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1999
Doctoral Candidate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States District Courts o
Admitted: 1999

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