Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Family law cases are often complex, involving an array of legal rights from child custody to division of business interests, investments and assets. These cases often culminate in high stake outcomes before a judge or jury. To protect these valuable interests, it is imperative to retain experienced trial counsel who can aggressively pursue your case and utilize all available resources to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
• Theft

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  The attorneys at Smith Weber provide legal assistance to various governmental entities and political subdivisions to include municipal government, county government, law enforcement and special water districts. Representing these unique clients requires an awareness of the laws governing governmental entities. Our attorneys routinely advise clients on matters such as open records requests, open meetings, compliance, zoning, competitive bidding, construction contracts, employment issues, contract disputes and civil rights matters, as well as serving as trial counsel in cases pending in litigation. Over the years, the attorneys at Smith Weber have provided legal counsel to well over 20 different governmental entities and political subdivisions throughout north and east Texas.
• Business Transactions
  Businesses often find themselves in litigation stemming from business transactions, premises liability, automobile accidents, employment issues or contract disputes. Whether the target of a lawsuit or pursing litigation to resolve a conflict, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies turn to Smith Weber for legal counsel. We have worked diligently to build a solid reputation as skilled trial attorneys and our attention to detail and trial preparation gives us a strategic advantage in the courtroom. At Smith Weber, we realize many disputes may be efficiently resolved outside the courtroom. However, when settlement is not a viable option our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to pursue your case to verdict before a judge or jury.
• Construction Contracts

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Mike has provided legal counsel to both plaintiffs and defendants in hundreds of cases during his career. Such cases have included those presenting interesting factual underpinnings and pivotal legal issues such as - wrongful death (Air Canada Air Fire Disaster / 18 wheeler crash / oil field fire / nursing home negligence / confined space exposure to nitrogen / hydrogen sulfide exposure); loss of an eye (Piper Aircraft crash, defective seatbelts); severe electrical burn (defective high voltage switch); loss of dairy cattle (negligent delivery of chicken feed); loss of portion of hand (defective forklift design); brain injury (exposure to toxic solvent / 18 wheeler rear-end collision in construction zone); lung injury (welding rod fumes / asbestos); violation of first amendment rights (termination of teacher because of speech); wrongful termination and slander (accusation of theft); will contest (challenge of a common law marriage); and trust litigation (challenges to legal capacity). His involvement in the landmark case of
• Employment Litigation
  Most employees are protected from unlawful employment practices under both federal and state law. Moreover, there are federal and state agencies assigned to investigate claims of unlawful employment practices. Regardless of the allegations asserted, these claims are often damaging to both employees and their employers. To protect your rights, it is essential to promptly retain experienced trial counsel to either prosecute or defend your labor and employment claims.
• Non-compete Agreement
  The attorneys at Smith Weber provide legal assistance to individuals and businesses with matters such as organizational formation, regulatory compliance, lease agreements, contractual matters, real estate transactions, perfections of liens, insurance coverage, bonding, employment issues, training and education, policies and procedures, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, workplace injuries, and contract disputes, as well as serving as trial counsel in cases pending in litigation. These individuals and businesses invest a significant amount of time, effort and expense remaining viable in today's competitive market. It is essential to take steps necessary to protect this investment. At Smith Weber, we welcome any opportunity to utilize our resources to assist you not only survive, but thrive in today's economy.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Lawsuits often follow injuries occurring on residential or commercial property. The duty owed by the property owner varies according to the legal status of the injured party. To protect your rights, it is essential to promptly retain experienced trial counsel to either prosecute or defend your premises liability claims.
• Construction Litigation
  Bob moved to Texarkana in 1979 to serve for one year as a briefing attorney for the Texas 6th Court of Appeals and has called East Texas home ever since. He has over 35 years of trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation. Bob has defended approximately 20 Texas cities and counties in a wide range of civil rights, personal injury and employment matters in federal court. He has handled countless transportation related cases including railroad grade crossings, trucking and bus accidents, and road construction claims.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Eminent Domain
  Property rights are one of the most fundamental and sacred rights a citizen may possess. When an individual, business or governmental entity encroaches upon these rights, tempers often flare and lawsuits follow. To protect your rights, it is essential to promptly retain experienced trial counsel to either prosecute or defend your property right claims.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Property Damage
  Each year countless individuals suffer serious injury, death or significant property damage as a result of defectively designed, manufactured or marketed products such as tires, automobiles, drugs, medical devices, heavy equipment, firearms, fireworks and recreational devices. To protect your rights, it is essential to promptly retain experienced trial counsel to either prosecute or defend your product liability claims.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Each year countless individuals suffer serious injury or death as a result of the negligence of others. Moreover, the families of these individuals suffer loss as well. Whether the negligent party is a commercial trucking company or an individual, it is essential to promptly retain skilled legal counsel to protect the rights of the injured party. If claims are being asserted against you, it is imperative to retain experienced and aggressive trial counsel to defend against such claims.
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Along with the growing geriatric population in our nation comes increased litigation over property rights associated with their estates. These cases often involve a volatile mixture of distrust between family members and substantial estate assets. Smith Weber has acted as trial counsel in multiple lawsuits involving disputes over multi-million dollar estates.
• Wills