Justin Smith, Personal Injury Attorney in Longview, Texas
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and TBI/SCI
PartneratThe Sloan Firm
Longview, TX
Practicing personal injury in Longview since 2010.
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- Years practicing
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Justin Smith is a partner based in Longview, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and TBI/SCI. Justin has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Sloan Firm.
- Based in
- Longview, TX
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · TBI/SCI
- Handles Personal Injury and TBI/SCI matters from Longview, TX.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Justin Smith: Justin Smith is a partner based in Longview, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and TBI/SCI. Justin has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Sloan Firm.
Areas of practice
Justin's practice areas in Longview
Justin concentrates on personal injury and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Justin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Longview, Texas
Justin takes personal injury matters in Longview, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
TBI/SCI cases in Longview, Texas
Justin takes tbi/sci matters in Longview, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Justin Smith, personal injury attorney serving Longview
Justin Smith is a partner based in Longview, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and TBI/SCI. Justin has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Sloan Firm. Justin works from Longview, Texas and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Justin Aaron Smith was born in Bell County, Texas in September 1984. He received a BA in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of North Texas in 2007, with areas of study in comparative politics, international relations, and conflict resolution. In 2010, he received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law, where he was extensively involved in Baylor's mock trial advocacy program and served as an Associate Editor of the Baylor Law Review.
In law school, Justin interned for Chief Judge Walter Smith of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and Judge Martin Hoffman of the 68th District Court of Texas. After his second year, he clerked for Sommerman & Quesada, where he secured $3.2 million in a default judgment for the family of a Dallas firefighter involved in a fatal car wreck with a drunk driver. Following graduation, he spent six months as a freelance attorney working with lawyers across Texas, mostly handling complex litigation issues. He began his career at the Sloan Firm in February 2011, where he practices in the area of catastrophic personal injury law.
Justin was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2010. In his spare time, Justin enjoys reading, watching movies and sports (particularly baseball and boxing), running, and playing his guitar.
Publications: Discovering Search Strategies: In re Exxon and the Texas Work Product Doctrine, Baylor Law Review, Winter 2010/2011.
Justin's approach to personal injury cases
Justin Aaron Smith was born in Bell County, Texas in September 1984. He received a BA in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of North Texas in 2007, with areas of study in comparative politics, international relations, and conflict resolution. In 2010, he received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law, where he was extensively involved in Baylor's mock…
Clients Justin works with
Justin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and tbi/sci matters in Longview and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Justin studied and practices
Baylor University
J.D. · 2010
University of North Texas
B.A. Political · 2007
Jurisdictions
Justin's state bar admissions
Texas
2010 · ACTIVE
Justin studied at J.D. in Baylor University and B.A. Political in University of North Texas.
Law school and academic background
Justin completed J.D. in Baylor University and B.A. Political in University of North Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Justin runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Justin's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas American Association for Justice
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Locations
Justin Smith's office in Longview
Justin's primary office is at 101 East Whaley Street, Longview, TX, 75601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Justin Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Justin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Justin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Justin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Justin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Longview, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Justin
Justin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Justin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Justin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Justin Smith
How much does it cost to hire Justin for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Justin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Justin offer a free consultation?
Justin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Justin's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Justin's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Justin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Justin take my case if I'm outside Longview?
Justin is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Justin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Justin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Justin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Justin accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Justin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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