Atty. William A. Smith
William A. Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business litigation, business formation and 8 other areas of law.
Business Formation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 46+ Years Experience
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About William A. Smith at a Glance
William A. Smith is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at William A. Smith & Associates, A Professional Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, car accidents, contracts, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Michigan Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court (1980) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan Eastern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court (1981). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1980) and Wayne State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dallas, Fifth Circuit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William A. Smith
- William A. Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business litigation, business formation and 8 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- William practices at William A. Smith & Associates, A Professional Corporation in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
William A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business Formation in Dallas
William A. Smith is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Texas →
Car Accidents in Dallas
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
William A. Smith is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
Contracts in Dallas
William A. Smith is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Personal Injury in Dallas
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.
William A. Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William A. Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose William A. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William A. Smith's practice in the field of formation, car accidents, contracts, personal injury, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William A. Smith brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan Eastern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court , William A. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, car accidents, and contracts, William A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means William A. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues William A. Smith Handles in Dallas
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