Lawyer John J. Smither, graduated from Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1990 South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993, is now employed by Zabel Freeman at 420 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX 77007.

While being a member of Houston and American (Sections on: Tort Trial; Insurance Practice) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, Litigation Section); Texas Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice., John J. Smither is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John J. Smither as your lawyer, you should consider whether John J. Smither offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John J. Smither has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John J. Smither's office is located at Houston, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John J. Smither has been admitted in 1994, Texas, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 2002, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Land Use and Energy Litigation; Commercial Transactions and Business Torts; Personal Injury.

John J. Smither's college and law school education includes Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1990, South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993. Other biographical background includes Author: "A Primer on Indemnity," Houston Bar Journal, March/April 2004. Lecturer, The Legal Environment of Risk Management and Insurance. Speaker: "Insurance Issues: What's Recommended and Why," Advising Small Business Owners Institute, Houston Bar Association, 2006; "Premises Liability Law: Texas and Florida," Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for Continuing Education, 2006; "Offers of Settlement/Judgment: Texas and Florida," Approved by the Texas Department of Insurance and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for Continuing Education, 2006. Formerly with Hays, McConn, Rice & Pickering.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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