Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Smith
About Jeffrey M. Smith
Jeffrey M. Smith is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Jeffrey M. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Banking and Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Education: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, J.D., graduated 2003 and University of Notre Dame, B.A., Government and International Relations, Economics, and Computer Applications, graduated 1997
Location: Houston, TX
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