Background
Smith, John M. was born on January 2, 1924 in Hawkins, Texas, United States.
Smith, John M. was born on January 2, 1924 in Hawkins, Texas, United States.
Baylor University (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1946). University of Texas (Bachelor of Laws, 1954). Delta Theta Phi.
Worked at Harbour, Boyland, Smith & Harris, Professional Corporation (Longview, Texas) specializing in General Civil Practice in State and Federal Courts and Appeals Trials, Insurance, Oil and Gas, Corporation, Federal Tax Litigation, Banking, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Public Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Labor and Employment Law, Family Law and Elder Law. Admitted to the bar, 1953, Texas and United States. Supreme Court; 1954, United States.
District Court, Eastern District of Texas.
1955, United States. Tax Court and United States. Supreme Court; 1956, United States.
Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. Delta Theta Phi. Member: Gregg County Bar Association (President, 1958).
State Bar of Texas; American Judicature Society.
(Board Certified, Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization). The law firm of Harbour, Boyland, Smith and Harris is the result of the 1989 merger of two of Longview"s oldest law firms, both rich in heritage and outstanding reputation, creating an organization well qualified to handle all client matters. The firm requires continuing professional development, and all partners and associates participate in continuing legal education seminars, professional association activities and civic affairs
Six members of the firm have qualified as Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the State Bar of Texas, specializing in the fields of Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial and Personal Injury Trial Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Civil Appellate and Civil Trial Law.
Member: Gregg County Bar Association (President, 1958). State Bar of Texas; American Judicature Society. (Board Certified, Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).