Atty. Thomas E. Highsmith
Mr. Thomas E.
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About Thomas E. Highsmith at a glance
Thomas E. Highsmith is a trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and business attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Texas First Circuit Court of Appeals (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1971), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1980). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1970) and University of Texas-El Paso (B.B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas E. Highsmith is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, insurance defense law, personal injury law and 10 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas-El Paso in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Thomas practices in El Paso, TX
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Thomas E. Highsmith is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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.
Thomas E. Highsmith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas E. Highsmith is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas E. Highsmith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 El Paso 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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