JAMES PATRICK SMITH, P.C.
FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS
Family Law Probate Guardianship General Civil Litigation
BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
University of Houston, J.D. 1967, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Centenary College, B.S. 1963, Kappa Sigma Fraternity
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND HONORS
Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
Texas Irish Lawyers Association, President, 2011
H Magazine, Super Lawyer, 2002, 2005
Texas Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2002
Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyer, 2002, 2003
University of Houston Law Center Volunteer of the Year, 1996
Member, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Member, American Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; State Bar
College; Houston Bar Association
LIFE MEMBER OF THE FELLOWS OF THE TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION, 1998
Past Chairman, Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, 1993 - 1994
Director, University of Houston Law Alumni Association, 1993 - 1996
Member, Presidential Selection and Policy Committee, 1992 - 93, State Bar of Texas
Life Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation, 1992
Director, State Bar of Texas, 1982 - 1985
Member, District IV Grievance Committee, 1977 - 1981
President, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, 1977 - 1979
Director, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1976 - 1986
Sustaining Member, United States Supreme Court Historical Society
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Faculty Member, Texas College of Trial Advocacy, 1993 to 1997
Adjunct Professor of Medical Law, Baylor College of Medicine, 1970 to 1988
Clinical Professor of Law, University of Houston College of Law, 1973 - 1976
Assistant Professor of Medical law, Baylor College of Medicine, 1967 - 1970
