Maria E. Smith

Mary works behind the scenes at Gardner Smith & Vaughan, PLLC, providing research and writing support. Prior to joining GSV, Marys legal career focused on appellate litigation, but her experience includes all stages of litigation in trial courts throughout Texas, in federal and Texas courts of appeals, and in the Texas Supreme Court. In addition to researching and drafting appellate and trial briefs, pleadings, and motions, she has authored and co-authored numerous articles, papers, and CLE presentations. During law school, Mary interned for Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth, a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Mary and her husband Dwayne, GSVs managing partner, met as law students and have three children together. They enjoy discussing and debating legal questions and appreciate the opportunity to work together while doing so. When not working or spending time with family, Mary supports her community by serving on the Board of the Trustees for Fort Worth Country Day and on the Impact Board for M2Gs Mental Health Initiative. In her spare time, Mary plays the piano and works on puzzles compulsively.