Biography
Senior Counsel Greg Smith goes further for his clients. Success in litigation characterizes his legal career. He has achieved favorable outcomes for his clients in summary judgment, arbitration, bench trials and appeals.
Greg is a lifelong Houstonian and third-generation graduate of St. Thomas High School. In law school, he served as a judicial intern with the Thirteenth District Court of Appeals, learning directly from judges.
Before joining Callender Bowlin, Greg gained valuable experience as an associate and senior associate attorney for law firms in Texas and New York. He has handled complex litigation, becoming the attorney that Houston businesses rely on when they need capable legal representation.
In addition to legal affiliations, Greg is involved in the Houston community, including as a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is also a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He is proud to assist clients with proficient legal representation, customized for their business needs.
Proven Experience and Results in Insurance Law
With experience in insurance claims and civil litigation, Greg customizes a case plan for each client. Then, he aggressively pursues their interests.
Greg is licensed in both Texas and New York and has appeared in state and U.S. federal courts. This wide range of experience makes him a strong advocate for his clients, meeting their needs whether it is in carefully crafted legal pleadings, settlement negotiations, preliminary hearings or trial.
He handles a range of topics in litigation, including insurance issues, business disputes, trademark infringement and non-profit. What these cases have in common is that they require the exceptional legal proficiency and case maneuvering that Greg consistently provides to each client he represents.
Greg is adept at using legal procedure to position clients for success, relying on detailed case preparation and legal strategy to negotiate from strength. With recognition as both local and national counsel, he is positioned to represent clients in Houston and beyond.
Notable Insurance Law Case Results
- Represented non-profit association in corporate by-laws and compliance dispute, winning with summary judgment.
- Won reversal on appeal on behalf of animal rescue organization, allowing for continued care of animals.
- Successfully arbitrated real estate management company breach of contract dispute.
- Fought allegations of fraud, theft and conversion against national construction company, winning by bench trial.
- Won bench trial dismissal of homeowner complaint against property owners’ association for alleged violations of deed restrictions and governing documents.
What Are the Case Types Attorney Greg Smith Handles?
- Medical malpractice
- Construction defect
- Premises liability
- Product liability
- Fiduciary duty litigation
- Civil litigation, civil appeals
- Toxic tort
- Healthcare liability
- Trademark infringement
Award-Winning Legal Experience
- Texas Rising Star, Civil Litigation Defense, 2007
- Texas Rising Star, Civil Litigation Defense, 2008
Bar Admissions
Texas (24037513)
New York (4869087)
United States District Courts, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Education
B.A., University of Texas, Austin
- Honors
J.D., University of Houston
- Judicial intern for the Thirteenth District Court of Appeals, Corpus Christi, TX
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Associations & Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of New York
- New York State Bar Association
- Greater Houston Society of Healthcare Risk Management
- Sigma Chi Fraternity
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, lifetime member
