Smith County Lawyers

Mr. Toufexis is a veteran of the United States Navy and after serving for 10 years, he has brought that same tenacity to his legal career. As a combat veteran, Mr. Toufexis has used his experiences and translated that fighting attitude to the courtroom. Even before going to law school, Mr. Toufexis knew that his passion was fighting for the rights of the accused and has shown that passion through the exceptional results he has achieved in court. His “think outside the box” mentality has turned many negatives in cases into positives. Mr. Toufexis believes that everyone is deserving of tenacious...

Theresa Dawson is Senior Counsel a Carter Arnett. Theresa’s practice is focused primarily on high stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. Theresa has represented numerous clients in federal courts around the country in intellectual property disputes involving a wide range of technologies, including e-commerce, computer software, encryption, telecommunications, network architecture, and mobile applications. Theresa’s intellectual property litigation practice has also involved multiple appeals, including arguing cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Federal Circuits. Theresa was previously Of Counsel at the Dallas office of Fish & Richardson P.C., where she represented clients in complex patent...

Mr. Meza is the founder and lead attorney at The Meza Law Firm, PLLC. As a bilingual immigration and criminal defense lawyer, he has devoted his career to representing individuals in both immigration and criminal matters. With years of practice in these intertwined areas of law, Mr. Meza brings a deep understanding of how a criminal charge can impact immigration status—and how to respond swiftly and strategically when such situations arise. He has guided hundreds of clients through the legal system, assisting both immigrants and U.S. citizens who have been arrested or charged with crimes. His dual focus enables him to...