Criminal Defense Attorney David Smith is Board Certified, Criminal Law -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization. David practices criminal law and provides zealous criminal defense in cases involving drug possession, weapon possession, DWI, theft, robbery, burglary, murder, manslaughter, assault and family violence, harassment, terroristic threat, intoxication manslaughter, and many more. David Smith practices criminal law in Brazoria and Harris counties.  David Smith Law Firm, PLLC principal… Show more Criminal Defense Attorney David Smith is Board Certified, Criminal Law -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization. David practices criminal law and provides zealous criminal defense in cases involving drug possession, weapon possession, DWI, theft, robbery, burglary, murder, manslaughter, assault and family violence, harassment, terroristic threat, intoxication manslaughter, and many more. David Smith practices criminal law in Brazoria and Harris counties.  David Smith Law Firm, PLLC principal office location is in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, serving clients in: Alvin, Angleton, Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Manvel, Pearland, Richwood, Sweeny, Surfside, West Columbia, and more! Show less

• Lead a litigation team at one of the nation’s largest, most successful plaintiff personal injury firms• Ensure KPIs are met and exceeded, such as: client satisfaction, ensuring maximum case value resolution, & deadline adherence• Facilitate the development of complex cases, ensuring liability (negligence & gross negligence), medical development, and insurance facts are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted• Strategize mediation and trial… Show more • Lead a litigation team at one of the nation’s largest, most successful plaintiff personal injury firms• Ensure KPIs are met and exceeded, such as: client satisfaction, ensuring maximum case value resolution, & deadline adherence• Facilitate the development of complex cases, ensuring liability (negligence & gross negligence), medical development, and insurance facts are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted• Strategize mediation and trial presentation• Liaise with senior leadership to ensure firm’s best-practices are followed• Engage in ongoing training and development of personal injury case management and trial skills Show less

• Leader, advocate, and mentor to a dynamic legal team of 14. • Coached and guided over 30 professionals to achieve successful legal careers.• Ensured compliance with discovery requirements, procedures, & ethical duties• 10 years of full life cycle recruitment of attorneys/legal talent identifying, engaging, evaluating, interviewing, negotiating compensation packages, and hiring candidates. Managed and prioritized multiple searches/candidates on LinkedIn, law school career fairs, &… Show more • Leader, advocate, and mentor to a dynamic legal team of 14. • Coached and guided over 30 professionals to achieve successful legal careers.• Ensured compliance with discovery requirements, procedures, & ethical duties• 10 years of full life cycle recruitment of attorneys/legal talent identifying, engaging, evaluating, interviewing, negotiating compensation packages, and hiring candidates. Managed and prioritized multiple searches/candidates on LinkedIn, law school career fairs, & online job boards. • Encouraged transition from paper processes to NeoGov recruiting technology for sourcing, tracking, & managing candidates.• Modernized the transition from in-person jail pleas to remote, electronic pleas with a timeframe of less than 19 days, utilizing automation and technology to create efficiencies.• Experienced in interpersonal, analytical, organizational, & communication skills. • Assisted District Attorney with budgetary matters each fiscal year.• Provided legal counsel to department heads and police departments related to statutory and case law updates.• Reviewed and made recommended changes to SaaS cloud contracts and various vendor technology contracts for the county, interfacing with the county’s civil attorneys.• Liaison between Information Systems, including CIO, Project Manager, security team & District Attorney’s Office.• Experienced in assessing, analyzing, & resolving issues using critical thinking.• Maintained ongoing compliance with CJIS, HIPAA and other PII regulatory provisions.• Proactively tracked legislation and case law and updated division procedures to maintain compliance.• Interviewed vendors with CIO/Deputy CIO for cloud solution for magistration process, evaluating their practices & ability to adhere to a well-architected framework.• Interfaced with judges and Information Systems in the implementation of courtroom presentation technology hardware & software.• Successfully managed remote team during COVID lockdown periods. Show less

Felony Trial Division (10/2007-7/2012)• Prosecuted approximately 50 felony jury trials• Negotiated numerous complex plea deals• Made legal requests via subpoenas for defendant and witness information• Interfaced with crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement during the preparation of cases for pleas or trial• Compassionately balanced the needs of crime victims, while upholding to duty to justiceMisdemeanor Trial Division… Show more Felony Trial Division (10/2007-7/2012)• Prosecuted approximately 50 felony jury trials• Negotiated numerous complex plea deals• Made legal requests via subpoenas for defendant and witness information• Interfaced with crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement during the preparation of cases for pleas or trial• Compassionately balanced the needs of crime victims, while upholding to duty to justiceMisdemeanor Trial Division (3/2006-10/2007)• Prosecuted approximately 40 misdemeanor jury trials• Prosecuted two first-chair felony casesJuvenile Prosecution Division (12/2005-3/2006)• Proactively managed cases from screening through plea• Ensured the best interests of each juvenile were attained Show less

• Designed and implemented program to track lab status/location for drug cases• Performed factual investigations to prepare cases, and reviewed indictments for accuracy