Eric James Smith

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University Juris Doctor, Baylor University School of Law Clerked with the Dallas Probate Court under the Honorable Judge Nikki DeShazo. Served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) following children through the termination of their parents' rights. Worked with Arlington elder law attorney Charles Kennedy on probate, guardianship, and bankruptcy matters. Worked as an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, closing loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes. Prior to law school, spent 5 years as a web and database programmer for companies including Mark Cuban's Audionet (now part of Yahoo!), Texas Instruments, Yum Brands (parent of Pizza Hut), and others. I left a successful career as a computer programmer and became an attorney to make a difference in people's lives. My practice is here to help people in their most difficult times.