Lawyer Mark Stanton Smith, graduated from University of Texas at Austin, Class of 1982, B.A. St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Class of 1985, J.D., is now employed by Heard & Smith, LLP at 10715 Gulfdale Street, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78216.

While being a member of San Antonio Bar Association State Bar of Texas College of State Bar of Texas National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys San Antonio Estate Planners Council., Mark Stanton Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mark Stanton Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mark Stanton Smith 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 Mark Stanton Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mark Stanton Smith's office is located at San Antonio, 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.

Mark Stanton Smith has been admitted in 1985, Texas; US Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims; 1997, U.S. Supreme Court; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1996, U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals; 1989, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas;. His or her practice areas include Probate, Guardianship, Wills-Trusts-Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Adult Guardianship, Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, Estate Administration, Wills, Contested Wills, Inheritance, Living Wills, Missing Heir Searches, Successions, Elder Law, Probate Administration.

Mark Stanton Smith's college and law school education includes University of Texas at Austin, Class of 1982, B.A., St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Class of 1985, J.D.. Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | Mark Stanton Smith is a long-time resident of San Antonio. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Government in 1983. Upon returning to San Antonio, Mr. Smith graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1985 and shortly thereafter began his practice with Partner John R. Heard. Probate and guardianship are particular areas of interest for Mr. Smith and he has written, lectured and taught in these areas. Mr. Smith has served two terms as President of the National Guardianship Association and is a nationally recognized expert in guardianship law. In 1996, Mr. Smith was elected to the Texas Guardianship Advisory Board by the probate judges of Texas. Mr. Smith has been involved in hundreds of cases and estates, including contested guardianship and wills and has litigated cases throughout the federal and state court systems. Recently, Mr. Smith received an appointment to the Advisory Council of the Center for American History, a division of the University of Texas at Austin.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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