Atty. William Joel Smith
Mr. William Joel Smith is a lawyer practicing consumer, creditor-debtor, health care and 6 other areas of law.
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About William Joel Smith at a glance
William Joel Smith is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business attorney based in Longview, Texas. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court (1981). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1981) and University of Texas at Austin B.B.A. (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Longview, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Joel Smith is a lawyer practicing consumer, creditor-debtor, health care and 6 other areas of law
- William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 45 years
- William practices in Longview, TX
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William Joel Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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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 Joel Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Joel Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Joel Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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