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Jon Michael Smith

Jon Michael Smith is a Texas trial attorney with 30+ years of experience in insurance claims, debt collection, personal injury, commercial litigation, and civil appeals. Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Consumer & Commercial Law (2001) and Insurance Law (2025), he’s known for clear strategy and tenacious advocacy from demand through appeal.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Jon Michael Smith

3 Most Common Mistakes When Dealing With Delayed Insurance Claims in Texas
3 Most Common Mistakes When Dealing With Delayed Insurance Claims in Texas
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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Why do insurance companies deny or delay your claim?
Why do insurance companies deny or delay your claim?
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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What debt collectors can and cannot do under Texas law
What debt collectors can and cannot do under Texas law
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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Why are so many flood-related insurance claims denied?
Why are so many flood-related insurance claims denied?
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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What can I do if my insurer lowballs the person I hit?
What can I do if my insurer lowballs the person I hit?
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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Common mistakes when pursuing a long-term disability case
Common mistakes when pursuing a long-term disability case
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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Recent Texas flood disaster victims waiting for insurance payouts
Recent Texas flood disaster victims waiting for insurance payouts
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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Does ERISA protect one’s right to appeal a disability denial?
Does ERISA protect one’s right to appeal a disability denial?
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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Key errors to avoid in a bad faith legal case
Key errors to avoid in a bad faith legal case
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Last Modified on Jul 01, 2026
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