Atty. William Creighton Smith

Atty. William Creighton Smith

Mr. William Creighton Smith is a lawyer practicing securities, mergers, acquisitions and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (346) 299-2967 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Creighton Smith at a glance

William Creighton Smith is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and internet. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997). Educated at University of Texas School of Law, Austin (J.D., 1997) and Princeton University (A.B. Economics, 1994). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations Houston Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Creighton Smith is a lawyer practicing securities, mergers, acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Creighton Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Creighton 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

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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 Houston 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 William Creighton Smith

Where is William Creighton Smith's law office located?
William Creighton Smith's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Creighton Smith handle?
William Creighton Smith focuses on business, m&a, securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Creighton Smith practiced law?
William Creighton Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Creighton Smith go to law school?
William Creighton Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B. Economics, 1994).
How can I contact William Creighton Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law, Austin
- 1997
A.B. Economics
Princeton University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997

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