Darlene Payne Smith

Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Houston, Texas

Crain Caton & James

Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law

Licensed in Texas since: 1987

Education: University of Houston Law Center

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2011, 2014 - 2025

Crain Caton & James

1401 McKinney St
Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77010

Darlene Payne Smith is an attorney who represents clients in the Houston, Texas area. Darlene Smith is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2006 - 2011, 2014 - 2025. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.

Darlene Smith chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended University of Houston Law Center and graduated in 1987. Darlene Smith passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1987.

She represents clients with Estate & Trust Litigation issues in Texas. She also represents clients with Estate Planning & Probate and Elder Law issues.

Being selected to Super Lawyers is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, Darlene Smith has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.