Atty. Richard James Smith
Mr. Richard James Smith is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, biotechnology patents, trademark litigation.
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Richard James Smith is a patent and trademark attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982) and California Texas Western District Court Federal Circuit Court of Appeals registered to practice befo (2003). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1981) and University of St. Thomas (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard James Smith is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, biotechnology patents, trademark litigation
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of St. Thomas in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Richard practices in Austin, TX
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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 Austin 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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