Atty. Thomas James Smith
Thomas James Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, general practice, e-discovery analysis and technology (e-dat) group and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1981, and has been licensed for 59 years.
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Thomas James Smith is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1967) and California (1974). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas James Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, general practice, e-discovery analysis and technology (e-dat) group and 5 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1981, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Thomas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX
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Thomas James Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas James Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 James Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas James Smith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas James Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Thomas James Smith is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas James Smith is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
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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 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 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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