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Ms. Smith presently handles complex real estate transactions and assists with real estate development projects for area investors. She was formerly Associate Counsel and Vice President of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company in Phoenix, Arizona and prior to that she was President of WestStar National Title Company in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Smith, a graduate of the University of Texas, Dallas and a cum laude graduate of John Marshall Law School, is admitted to practice law in the states of Texas, Arizona and Georgia. She has published several articles and is a frequent speaker before various groups on the subjects of real estate and title insurance. She currently serves on the Title Insurance Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association and on the Real Estate Forms Committee (which publishes the Texas Real Estate Forms Manual) of the State Bar of Texas.
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11660 Creek Point Drive, Frisco, TX, 75035-8278
7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Jackie | April 17, 2015 | Real Estate
2nd lien foreclosure in Texas
I spoke to Cheryl and she is very, very knowledgeable about real estate law. She gave me such confident guidance that I took her advise right away to get the ball rolling without any further delay. I would recommend a call to her any day. I had called a local big firm days before and still awaiting ...
Posted by Mark | November 17, 2014 | Residential
HOA Issue Regarding Leases
I talked with Cheryl over the phone regarding an HOA issue and she made an excellent recommendation for addressing the issue. I was very pleased with timeliness and content of the counsel I received. I will call Cheryl again when I need legal counsel.
Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
Tenant damaged property in Tarrant county
Have an ongoing issue with my residential lease, with tenants no upkeep of the property. Called her on the issue and got a very pragmatic advise. This was on my initial phone call, ( and free). I was pleasantly surprised that she advised me that pursuing in court would probably not be financially ben...
Posted by Bina | December 03, 2013 | Foreclosure
An All in One
If you are going to a foreclosure auction, Cheryl is who you want by your side. She knows what to research on title before going, the bidding process and how to proceed after auction. She is an expert real estate lawyer and broker -- all in one. And also a very warm and knowledgeable person who is wi...
Posted by Patti | August 01, 2013
professional and helpful
Ms. Smith was very professional and caring. She was quick, efficient and responsive. She not only took the time to answer my questions but also went out of her way to get additional information for me. I found her answers very helpful. I would highly recommend her, and will certainly use her in the ...
"Cheryl is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I highly endorse Mrs. Smith. Very experienced and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help."
"I enthusiastically endorse this attorney. Her posts here on Avvo demonstrate both knowledge of, and experience in, the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Smith's responses to questions about land-use and zoning are thorough and demonstrate a clear professional understanding of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Cheryl Smith is a prolific contributor to the Avvo legal pool of knowledge. Her answers are to the point and clearly evidence her expertise in real estate law."
"Ms. Smith is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."
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2014
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
1996
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Dallas Bar Association
1993 - Present
Attorney, The Smith Law Firm
1995 - Present
State Bar of TexasReal Estate Section
1993
2006
Claims Avoidance in Arizona
2005
Title Examination in Arizona
2004
Title Examination in Arizona
2002
Internet Based Transactions
2000
1999
Spanish
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