Thomas J. "Tommy" Smith
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 About Thomas J. Smith
Thomas J. Smith is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Thomas J. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Dallas, Texas
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Education: Tulane University, JD, graduated 1985 and Loyola University New Orleans, BCJ, graduated 1981
Location: Houston, TX
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