Justin Aaron Smith was born in Bell County, Texas in September 1984. He received a BA in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of North Texas in 2007, with areas of study in comparative politics, international relations, and conflict resolution. In 2010, he received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law, where he was extensively involved in Baylor’s mock trial advocacy program and served as an Associate Editor of the Baylor Law Review.

In law school, Justin interned for Chief Judge Walter Smith of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and Judge Martin Hoffman of the 68th District Court of Texas and clerked for the personal injury firm, Sommerman & Quesada. Following graduation, he spent six months as a freelance attorney working with lawyers across Texas, mostly handling complex litigation issues. He began his career at Sloan, Hatcher, Perry, Runge, Robertson & Smith Law Firm in February 2011, where he practices in the area of employment and catastrophic personal injury law.

Justin was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2010. In his spare time, Justin enjoys reading, watching movies and sports (particularly baseball and boxing), running, and playing his guitar.