Top best Arbitration Lawyers Near me in ZIP 77056

Scott D. Smith is a highly accomplished trial and arbitration attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex litigation and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, trade secret misappropriation, and employment-related issues such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Scott has extensive experience in the financial services industry, representing firms and advisors in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings across the country. He has successfully argued appeals in both the New York State Appellate Division and the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals. In addition to his litigation skills, Scott is well-versed in probate matters, representing estates and heirs in fiduciary disputes and property misappropriation claims. Known for his strategic approach and results-driven advocacy, Scott has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Platinum Client Champion designation. He is an active member of the legal community, holding leadership positions in the Houston Bar Association and participating in various professional organizations. Scott’s dedication to his clients and his ability to navigate complex legal challenges make him a trusted advocate in high-stakes cases.

As a Board-Certified Family Law attorney, my practice focuses on complex property and highly contentious custody cases across the State of Texas.  I likewise have a wide range of experience relating to drafting unique/tailored divorce provisions in shareholder and other business entity agreements, including formulas for valuation of the corresponding entity, with "belt and suspenders" to premarital and/or post-marital agreements.  I believe these types of agreements - premarital and post-marital agreements - create a form of "divorce insurance" - insuring and giving peace-of-mind not only to the client but also, when applicable, to the corresponding entity, new shareholders, or even investors from the instability that can often arise during a divorce.. I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a frequent speaker and author.  I have been recognized among Texas' Top Lawyers by Super Lawyers, including Top 50 Women in 2022.  The Houston Business Journal also recognized me among Women Who Mean Business in 2021.. I am a natural competitor, stemming from my extensive soccer experience at the collegiate and National levels.  I attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on a full athletic scholorship and played on the Women's Varsity Soccer Team for my four years at Wake Forest.  I graduated in 2007 from Wake Forest with a B.A. in Spanish and Communication, and immediately began my legal careeer at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law, graduating in 2010.. My goal is to empower my clients to become effective advocates for themselves and their families by providing dedicated, zealous and results-oriented representation before, during, and after litigation.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Arbitration attorney serving clients in Lakeland and surrounding areas.