Steve Smith
Steve Smith is a trial lawyer who handles commercial and residential construction litigation. He represents contractors, architects, engineers, owners, materials manufacturers and homebuilders. He also knows how to navigate government contracts.
In addition, Steve is experienced in cases involving advertising law, including Federal Trade Commission regulatory and compliance matters.
Practice Areas
Complex civil and business litigation
Construction litigation, including:
- Construction and design defects
- Contract drafting
- Insurance disputes
- Warranty issues
- Building performance issues
- Delay and disruption
- Lien claims
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Admitted to Practice
- All state courts in Texas
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
- 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
- J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, cum laude, (1999); Comment Editor (1998) and Staff Editor (1997); International Law Review Association of SMU
- B.A., University of Oklahoma (1996)
Community Involvement
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, North Texas Chapter
- Executive Committee Member and Participant, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk