
L. Darlene Payne Smith
ShareholderatCrain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation
Houston, TX
Practicing elder law in Houston since 1987.
- 39+
- Years practicing
- 3.1 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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L. Darlene Payne Smith is a shareholder based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Litigation, and POA. L. has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Crain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation. Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Elder Law · Litigation · POA
- Handles Elder Law, Litigation, and POA matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About L. Darlene Payne Smith: L. Darlene Payne Smith is a shareholder based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Litigation, and POA. L. has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Crain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation. Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
L. Darlene Payne Smith represents clients in Houston, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About L. Darlene Payne Smith
Ms. L. Darlene Payne Smith is a lawyer practicing fiduciary litigation, probate, trust and guardianship and 2 other areas of law. L. received a B.S. degree from University of Houston in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years. L. practices at Crain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation in Houston, TX.
Credentials
Education
University of Houston
J.D. · 1987
University of Houston
B.S. · 1984
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Texas U.S. District
1987 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Foundation (Former Chair, Advanced Estate Planning and Probate Seminar, 2001) Women Attorneys in Tax and Probate Disability and Elder Law Lawyers Association Wills and Probate Institute
membership
Locations
Office locations
Crain, Caton & James A Professional Corporation
5 Houston Ctr., 17th Fl., 1401 McKinney, Ste. 1700
Houston, TX 77010
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3.1
2 client reviews
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What areas of law does L. Darlene Payne Smith practice?
L. Darlene Payne Smith focuses on Elder Law, Litigation, POA, Probate, and Trusts.
Where is L. Darlene Payne Smith located?
L. Darlene Payne Smith primarily serves clients in Houston, Texas, with an office at 5 Houston Ctr., 17th Fl., 1401 McKinney, Ste. 1700.
How experienced is L. Darlene Payne Smith?
L. Darlene Payne Smith has 39 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1987.
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