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About Richard A. Smith at a glance
Richard A. Smith is a Member based in Dallas, Texas. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western District of Texas U.S. Court of A (2000). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 2000) and University of Texas at Arlington (M.A. University, 1994). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, appellate: civil, commercial and 1 other area of law
- Richard received a M.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Richard practices in Dallas, TX
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Richard A. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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