J. Mitchell Smith

J. Mitchell Smith: Attorney with Germer PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

J. Mitchell Smith has been a principal with Germer since January 2002. Mitch graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from The University of Texas at Austin. He received a Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1991. He is recognized as a “Texas Super Lawyer”, a Thompson Reuters publication, in 2005-2025.

J. Mitchell Smith practices commercial litigation, railroad litigation, general transportation and maritime litigation, and handles numerous civil appeals in the state appellate courts and on the federal level.

Professional Background

•Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C. (1991-1994)
•Wells, Peyton, Greenberg, Hunt & Crawford, L.L.P. (1994-2001)
•Germer PLLC (2001-Present)

Recognitions and Honors

•Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication (2005-2025)

Interests

•History
•Travel
•Running
•Reading
•College Sports

Civic Involvement

•Board Member, The Art Museum of Southeast Texas: 2008-2022; President, 2015
•Former Board Member, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Houston Chapter): 2018-2023
•Board Member, McFaddin-Ward House: 2022-Present
•Active Volunteer, Jefferson County Bar Association
•Volunteer, Jefferson County Pro Bono Program
•Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Board of Directors: 2025-Present

(Resident, Houston Office)

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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Appellate Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Maritime Law
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Railroad / FELA / Transportation
  • Torts
  • Transportation and Trucking Litigation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4915, Beaumont, TX 77701
University Attended:
University of Texas, B.A., 1988
Law School Attended:
Baylor University, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Texas; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

•American Board of Trial Advocates (Houston Chapter)

•International Association of Defense Counsel

•Chair, Transportation Committee: 2019-2021

•Vice Chair, Insurance/ReInsurance Committee: 2012-Present

•National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel

•Executive Committee: 2022-Present

•Treasurer: 2024-Present

•Vice President - Western Region: 2023-2024

•Texas Association of Defense Counsel

•East Texas Regional Vice President: 2022-Present

•State Bar of Texas

•Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

•Texas Bar Foundation

•Fellow

•Jefferson County Bar Association

•President: 2020-2021

•Director: 2006-2008; 2013-2014

•Houston Bar Association

•Texas Bar Journal

•Board of Editors: 2008-2014

•Jefferson County Bar Journal

•Editor: 2006-2017

Birth Information:
Abilene, Texas, May 2, 1965
Reported Cases:
Representative Experience: Regional Counsel for The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (CPKC); BNSF Railway Company; Hallcon Corporation; Pabtex, Inc.; Linde AG; Linde Engineering North America, Inc.
ISLN:
901211710

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (2 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/02/14 in Civil Litigation

    Mitch is an intelligent, soft-spoken, tenacious, thoughtful lawyer always advocating on behalf of his client with the highest ethical standards.

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/14 in Litigation

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