Founding Partner Paul B. Smith has successfully handled significant matters as lead counsel, resolving disputes for millions of dollars. Paul has lead chair experience in state and federal courts, courts of appeal, and international, securities and construction arbitrations. He draws on his strong educational background, professional experience, and competitive but thoughtful nature to provide the best legal representation for each of his clients. Paul’s peers throughout the bar have recognized his skills as a litigator.

Super Lawyers has consistently recognized Paul B. Smith as a “Super Lawyer” in Texas Monthly magazine in 2020 and as a “Rising Star” from 2011 through 2019. “Super Lawyers” comprise the top 5% of attorneys in Texas and are named as the result of surveys sent to Texas attorneys, credentials, and results achieved. Paul has also been selected as a Fellow of the London Bar Foundation, a member of Who’s Who in British Law, and as one of London’s Top Lawyers by TimeOut Magazine.

Smith has represented plaintiffs and defendants in many types of litigation, including claims for breach of contract, antitrust, securities and common fraud, fiduciary duties, partnership disputes, class actions, legal malpractice, product liability, personal injury, insurance bad faith, environmental contamination and toxic torts, construction disputes, and oil and gas law. Paul is a London native, married, and has 2 children.It is a privilege to carry a law license, especially in what, despite its flaws, is the best judicial system in the world. Paul appreciates and honors every opportunity to pursue justice for those who need it.

J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 2007.

A.B., History, Princeton University, 2004.

LL.M. in International Legal Studies, Oxford University, London, 1999.

 American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice

Member, Anglican Church

Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, FORGE for Families.

Counsel for Exxon Mobil Corp. in Montana federal court