Attorney Profiles
Bria Lauren Smith
Education
B.S., 2002 Texas A&M University, Psychology
J.D., 2005 Texas Tech University School of Law
Memberships
Dallas Bar Association
Family law section of the Dallas Bar Association
Project director, E-mentoring, Esq. Committee (pairs professionals with Dallas students for mentoring relationships). Mentor since 2006; committee member since 2007.
Bar Admissions
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in all courts of the state of Texas
Life Outside of the Bar
Bria originally began her college career with the aspiration of becoming a psychologist but later realized she could make a greater impact on the lives of the people she served by helping solve their real-life problems as an attorney. She enjoys serving her community through mentoring local students and participates in various sports and outdoor activities.
Jeff Forest Smith
Education
1968–70 Austin College, Sherman, Texas
B.A., 1972 University of Texas at Austin, Government and Philosophy
J.D., 1975 Southern Methodist University School of Law
Professional Credentials
AV-Rated Martindale-Hubble (highest rating)
Bar Memberships
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Bar Association Leadership Positions
State Bar of Texas: chairman, State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, District 6A (conducted numerous evidentiary attorney discipline hearings; service ended 2007); former committee member, Texas Lawyers Assistance Program, 1997–2006; Professionalism Committee
Dallas Bar Association: Dallas Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee, Judiciary Committee and Peer Assistance
Texas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers: past president, two terms; member of the Board of Directors
Dallas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers: past president
Mesquite Bar Association: past president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary
Texas Trial Lawyers Association: past associate director
Memberships
American Bar Association
Magellan Behavior Health Advisory Group
Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism
Texas Bar Foundation
Trial Lawyers of America
Member of the Board of Directors of Homeward Bound, Inc.
Lecturer
"Guide to the Basics" : SMU School of Law, Texas Wesleyan School of Law and Texas Tech University School of Law
"An Ounce of Prevention" ethics course: Texas Lawyers Insurance Exchange, 1999
Texas Disciplinary System Training Seminar: 1997–2005
Grievance System: Behind the Scenes: 2001–05
"Managing the Unmanageable: Representing the Impaired Client" : 2001–02
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association annual meeting: 2002, 2004
Ethics and Professionalism Seminar: 2001
District 6A Grievance Committee (Dallas) member training; 1994–98, 2001–06
Multiple presentations at the State Bar of Texas annual convention and other state bars relative to legal ethics issues
Awards and Recognition
2007 TLAP Rising Star Recognition
2006 State Bar of Texas Citation for Service on the TLAP Committee
1998 Outstanding Chair of District 6A Grievance Committee
1997 Ralph Mock Award, Enduring Contributions to TX Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
1992 State Bar of Texas Sidekick Award for Outstanding Service to State Bar of Texas
1982 Outstanding CLEAT Regional Attorney
Interests
Licensed private pilot and glider pilot since 1965; hunting and camping enthusiast; member of Northway Disciples of Christ Church in Dallas
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