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Smith, Sunny L.


Sunny's law school experience was enriched by a clerkship at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, specifically in the Crimes Against Children Unit. This role provided her with hands-on experience in handling sensitive and complex cases, developing a deep understanding of the legal and emotional nuances involved in prosecuting crimes against vulnerable populations.

After law school, Sunny further expanded her expertise by working as an associate at a Houston litigation boutique. Her practice focused on securities and complex litigation, where she likely honed her skills in navigating intricate legal issues, analyzing financial data, and advocating for clients in high-stakes disputes. Sunny's diverse experience in both public service and private practice has equipped her with a unique blend of skills and perspectives, making her a versatile and effective attorney.

  • AV Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
  • Texas Rising Star 2010 - 2012 ( Texas Monthly Magazine )
  • Shareholder
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Curriculum Vitae

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Areas of Practice

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Education


- Bachelor of Arts in History, magna cum laude, Texas Wesleyan University, 1996
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Baylor University School of Law, 1999


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Honors and Awards


Baylor Law Review, Assistant Managing Editor
Phi Alpha Delta, Chapter Justice, Baylor Law Chapter
Mortar Board National Honor Society, Chapter President
Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Chapter Chair, Professional Committee
Hatton W. Sumners Scholar


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Professional Experience


After law school, Sunny further expanded her expertise by working as an associate at a Houston litigation boutique. Her practice focused on securities and complex litigation, where she likely honed her skills in navigating intricate legal issues, analyzing financial data, and advocating for clients in high-stakes disputes. Sunny's diverse experience in both public service and private practice has equipped her with a unique blend of skills and perspectives, making her a versatile and effective attorney.


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Professional Memberships and Activities


State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel


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Court Admissions


- Texas, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2004


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Professional Reference


- Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- West's Legal Directory
- Co-Author, Proximate Cause and the Loss of Chance Doctrine, Advanced Medical Malpractice Course, 2003


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Personal


Born and raised in the Fort Worth, Texas area


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  • Product Liability
  • Pharmaceutical Malpractice
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law and Negligence
  • Appellate Law
  • General Civil Trial
  • Premises Liability
  • Civil Litigation Defense