Atty. William Joel Smith

Atty. William Joel Smith

Mr. William Joel Smith is a lawyer practicing consumer, creditor-debtor, health care and 6 other areas of law.

Longview Longview 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (903) 843-1790 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William Joel Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Joel Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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.

William Joel Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

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 & Corporate Law

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

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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 William Joel Smith

Where is William Joel Smith's law office located?
William Joel Smith's law practice is located in Longview, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joel Smith handle?
William Joel Smith focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Joel Smith practiced law?
William Joel Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Joel Smith go to law school?
William Joel Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (—).
How can I contact William Joel Smith for a consultation?
You can contact William Joel Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Joel Smith received?
William Joel Smith's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1981
University of Texas at Austin B.B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1981

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