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About the firm
An advocate in your corner.
Experienced, plain-spoken representation for Texans facing some of the toughest moments of their working lives.
Patrick Z. Smith
Plain talk, real responsiveness, and a fighter in your corner.
Patrick Z. Smith is a Fort Worth trial attorney who has built his career standing up for everyday Texans. Since 2017 he has helped hundreds of people across a wide range of legal matters — including workplace and employment disputes — and has also assisted international and corporate clients, working both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, with a simple promise: straight talk, real responsiveness, and a fighter in your corner.
A U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, Patrick earned his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He holds a Badge in International Negotiation from the University of Padova, Italy — earned through a United Nations human-rights negotiation program — and is a member of the International Bar Association.
Whatever you're facing at work, you'll get an experienced legal team that treats your problem like it matters and keeps you informed every step of the way.
What you can expect
The way working with this office should feel.
You'll be heard
Your story matters. Patrick takes the time to understand what happened and what you need before talking strategy.
You'll be kept informed
No disappearing acts. Expect responsiveness and clear updates so you're never guessing about your own case.
You'll get the truth
Honest assessments — including when a claim isn't worth pursuing. Your trust is worth more than a quick fee.
Take the first step
Tell us what happened.
You'll leave knowing where you stand.