A Rising Trial Lawyer in Complex, High-Stakes Litigation
Jackson Smith’s trial practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Whatever the issue, Jackson takes pride in obtaining meaningful results for his clients.
Jackson previously clerked for the Honorable Jane J. Boyle of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and interned for the Honorable Amos Mazzant, III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Jackson received his B.S., cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 2015. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School in 2020, where he served as Senior Managing Editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law.
Jackson was recognized in the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch ranking of top young attorneys in 2025.
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- J.D. Vanderbilt Law School - 2020
- B.S., cum laude, University of Alabama - 2015
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- The Best Lawyers Ones to Watch (2025-2027)
- Lawdragon Top 500X The Next Generation (2025-2026)
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2026)
Recent Recognitions
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What We Stand For. What We Deliver.
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Client-Focused Attention
Lyons & Simmons is a nationally recognized trial firm combining personalized, hands-on representation with the experience and resources to take on the nation’s largest corporations and insurers. Our battle-tested lawyers prepare every case to win, with more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements secured for clients since 2023.
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Aggressive Representation
Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
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A National Reputation
Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.
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Customized Legal Strategies
No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.