Atty. Thomas John Ward, Jr.

Atty. Thomas John Ward, Jr.

Mr. Thomas John Ward, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, intellectual property, civil practice and 1 other area of law.

Longview Longview 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas John Ward, Jr. at a glance

Thomas John Ward, Jr. is a Partner based in Longview, Texas, practicing at Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fi (1996). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1995) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Gregg County Bar Association Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Bar Association for the U, S, and District Court, Eastern District of Texas Northeast Texas Bar Association American Association for Justice American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas John Ward, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, intellectual property, civil practice and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices at Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC in Longview, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas John Ward, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas John Ward, Jr. is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Longview 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 John Ward, Jr.

Where is Thomas John Ward, Jr.'s law office located?
Thomas John Ward, Jr.'s law practice is located in Longview, Texas. The firm is Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas John Ward, Jr. handle?
Thomas John Ward, Jr. focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas John Ward, Jr. practiced law?
Thomas John Ward, Jr. has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas John Ward, Jr. go to law school?
Thomas John Ward, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Thomas John Ward, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas John Ward, Jr. received?
Thomas John Ward, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fi
Admitted: 1996

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