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Experience and Results in Family Law and Probate

No two divorces or probate litigation disputes are the same, and when you are facing complex issues potentially involving significant assets, property and investments, you need a probate and divorce attorney who has the experience and training to guide you through what can be an emotionally trying time.

Our firm's founding attorney, James Patrick Smith has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1975. He has been helping clients with asset valuations and property divisions related to divorce and probate for more than 40 years.

At the Houston law office of James Patrick Smith, P.C., we know that in divorce and probate litigation you don't always get a second chance to make things right. That is why we help people focus on the important issues, and not just on the emotional and mental stress associated with family law cases, divorces and probate litigation.

Professional Representation for Demanding Cases

When probate litigation and divorce involve substantial estates, it is essential that you place your concerns in capable hands. We have the resources, the knowledge and the reputation necessary to deal with the complexities of families facing family law, divorce or probate litigation concerns.

Here are just some of the reasons why you can trust our firm to handle your valued concerns:

  • James Patrick Smith is AV®-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system which is given to only the top 15% of American attorneys.
  • He has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1975 and recertified every five years since.
  • Attorney James Patrick Smith has more than four decades of experience as a trial attorney.
  • Our firm's founding attorney is Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates — awarded to attorneys who have tried a significant number of jury trials to jury verdict as lead counsel.
  • Our firm is capable of representing high asset clients in cases involving significant property and investments.

In all areas of practice, we direct our attention to the specific needs of our clients concerned about getting their rightful share of assets. We do not try to meet the needs of every divorcing couple in Houston, but instead attend to the cases we do undertake with disciplined professionalism and tireless preparation. When we take on your family law, divorce or probate litigation case, you can rest assured that you have the full force of our experience and resources behind you.

Experienced and Skilled Probate and Family Law Attorney

Contact the office of James Patrick Smith to discuss your family law, complex divorce or estate litigation needs. With proven results, decades of experience and formidable resources, we are prepared to handle the important issues of families involved in issues related to family law and probate.

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* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.