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About Smith & Shipley

Smith and Shipley, LLP, Attorneys at Law, are experienced and professional lawyers located in Beaumont, Texas serving eleven counties in Southeast Texas. The firm is board certified in Family Law and Child Welfare Law and handles Criminal Law and Civil Law as well. With over 50 years of combined experience, Bruce Smith and Jolei Shipley have built a reputation for excellence, combining trial prowess with compassionate advocacy to help clients navigate difficult legal challenges.

Credibility & Experience

Bruce N. Smith has more than four decades as a Texas-licensed attorney and is board-certified in Family Law (TBLS) for 29 years. Jolei Shipley is a Texas board-certified Family Law attorney with extensive pro bono work, ad Litem experience, National Adoption Day participation, and leadership in continuing education for family law. The firm’s founders carry active memberships in state and local bar associations and have served in roles such as Acting Criminal District Attorney and mentor to upcoming attorneys. These credentials underscore their commitment to excellence and client-focused representation.

Offerings

The firm offers comprehensive legal services across Family Law, Child Welfare Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law. Based in Beaumont, they serve eleven counties in Southeast Texas and emphasize trials, negotiations, and informed advocacy. Their process highlights client communication, thorough preparation, and a goal of achieving favorable outcomes, whether through settlement or trial, across family disputes, child welfare matters, criminal defense, and civil litigation.

Unique Advantages

Distinctive advantages include: decades of experience across complex family and criminal matters; board-certified specialization in Family Law; Bruce N. Smith’s past leadership as Acting Criminal District Attorney and long-standing community involvement; Jolei Shipley’s specialization and dedication to family law, ad litem work, and National Adoption Day involvement; a client-centered approach backed by professional memberships and ongoing education. These differentiators set Smith & Shipley apart in Southeast Texas legal services.