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About Sterling H. Smith at a glance
Sterling H. Smith is a government and energy attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978) and District of Columbia District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1989). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Sterling H. Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, oil & gas
- Sterling received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Sterling practices in Austin, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sterling H. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Sterling H. Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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