Practice areas: Personal Injury, Class Action & Mass Torts, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2016
Education: Texas Tech University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2021 - 2026 Austin P. Smith is a partner at Steckler Wayne & Smith, PLLC, located in Dallas, Texas, where he provides strategic and client-focused representation in a range of complicated civil matters. His practice centers on catastrophic personal injury, class action and mass tort litigation, as well as complex business disputes. He is known for his analytical approach and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes cases.
Mr. Smith represents individuals and businesses in litigation involving serious injuries, large-scale claims and multifaceted commercial conflicts. His work in catastrophic personal injury and mass tort cases reflects a dedication to advocating for clients facing significant physical, financial and emotional challenges. In the business litigation arena, he assists clients in navigating intricate legal issues with a focus on practical and results-driven solutions.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Smith served as a law clerk to the Honorable Amos L. Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas from 2017 to 2018. This experience provided him with valuable insight into federal court procedures and judicial decision-making, which continues to inform his litigation strategy.
Mr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas in 2011. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor, graduating magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2016, where he developed the strong legal research and advocacy skills that define his practice today.
Admitted to practice in Texas, Mr. Smith is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas. He is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association and The William Mac Taylor American Inn of Court.
Additional Location to Serve You 200 N. Travis St. Suite 203 Sherman, TX 75090
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Business Litigation, General Litigation, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Asbestos, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Class Actions, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Informed Consent, Litigation, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Non-Compete Agreements, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Toxic Torts, Trade Secret, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Business Litigation
- 10% General Litigation
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2016, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://stecklerlaw.com/people/austin-p-smith/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas
- William ‘Mac’ Taylor Inn of Court
- Dallas Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western, Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern, Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Texas
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Dallas County jury has awarded $21 million to the family of a man who was left in a vegetative state following a 2017 surgery to repair a broken leg, 2022
Educational Background
- University of Kansas (BS, 2011)
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A significant amount of critical information can be hidden within unfiled discovery. Some of that information can be harmful to the public if that information is not disclosed. The article discusses attempts to find a balance between securing confidentiality and preserving court transparency., Co-Author, Finding A Balance Between Securing Confidentiality and Preserving Court Transparency: A Re-Visit of Rule 76a and Its Application to Unfiled Discovery, SMU Law Review, Civil Litigation, 2016
Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Our "Ones to Watch" recipients typically have been in practice for 5-9 years., https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/austin-p-smith/283034, 2022
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2022
- These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Our "Ones to Watch" recipients typically have been in practice for 5-9 years., Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/austin-p-smith/283034, 2021
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“He did some amazing things in litigation this year. His attention to detail is second to none.”
“Exceptional young attorney.”
“Outstanding young attorney. No relation to me. I have known him for many years and seen his progress in his career”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2026
