Outside the Record

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Drawing on D. Todd Smithโ€™s decades of appellate experience and passion for legal technology, Outside the Record delivers practical insight on Texas courts, procedure, and the developing issues shaping trial and appellate practice.

About D. Todd Smith

D. Todd Smith is a civil appellate lawyer focusing on appellate advocacy, trial support, and strategic consulting for trial lawyers. He writes about courts, procedure, and issues shaping trial and appellate outcomes.

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