Atty. Thomas Jay Smith

Atty. Thomas Jay Smith

Mr. Thomas Jay Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law.

San Antonio San Antonio 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Jay Smith at a glance

Thomas Jay Smith is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Thomas J. Smith. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court (1965). Educated at University of Texas (LL.B., 1965) and University of Texas (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas Jay Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Thomas practices at Law Office of Thomas J. Smith in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Jay Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Jay Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas Jay Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Jay Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Jay Smith is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 San Antonio 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Jay Smith

Where is Thomas Jay Smith's law office located?
Thomas Jay Smith's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is Law Office of Thomas J. Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Jay Smith handle?
Thomas Jay Smith focuses on business, real estate, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas Jay Smith practiced law?
Thomas Jay Smith has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Thomas Jay Smith go to law school?
Thomas Jay Smith earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact Thomas Jay Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Jay Smith received?
Thomas Jay Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Texas
- 1965
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Western District Court
Admitted: 1965

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