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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

A client's bankruptcy lawyer cited my podcast as proof I'm qualified to serve as appellate counsel in a big case. The judge's next question made me laugh: "Does that make you more qualified if you have a podcast?" I've handled countless appeals, but apparently the podcast sealed it. #appellatesky

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

#SCOTX seems to have quietly discontinued its oral argument summary emails. I relied on those handy advisories to preview upcoming cases and to plan on watching the arguments on YouTube if I could. Sure hope the Court brings this valuable service back. #appellatesky #texappcounsel

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Great getting back behind the mic with @jodyssanders.bsky.social today for a new @texapplawpod.bsky.social episode slated for release next week. Meanwhile, please enjoy an animated version of what we look like when recording, courtesy of our production software. #appellatesky

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Some Dallas friends dropped off Slovacek's kolaches on their way through town. Little slices of heaven from West, Texas.

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

If only an option like this were available for the other 16 Texas appellate courts. #AppellateSky

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Hard to believe I'm already three months into my new solo practice. I'm grateful to have heard from so many friends and colleagues since the move. For anyone curious about my new gig, here's a sneak peek of an ad that will run in the next issue of Austin Lawyer. #texappcounsel

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Finally got around to getting some firm-branded printing done. About the only people I hand business cards out to any more are court reporters at hearings. #texappcounsel

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

New addition to my office shelf. The gold pins represent appeals I'm currently handling. The silver pins are where I'm helping in trial courts. #texappcounsel

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My original post only covered Day 1. Check out Day 2. #AppellateSky

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I'm excited to be part of the new TexasBarCLE "Becoming an Appellate Lawyer" program, which will take place in Houston this March. Kudos to Chad Baruch and the planning committee for putting together a fantastic seminar offering insight into the best of all litigation practices! #AppellateSky

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Texas Appellate Counsel PLLC, a solo firm dedicated to appellate advocacy, trial support, and consulting for trial lawyers. 1/

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Something of a parallel to the Blue Screen of Death, but on a much larger scale. #ChatGPT

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D. Todd Smith @dtoddsmith.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I'm excited to serve as course director for the inaugural TexasBarCLE Handing Your First (or Next) Business Court Case and to moderate the 15th Court of Appeals panel. Register now (bit.ly/3Z17wy6) to take advantage of the early bird discount. Hope to see you in Austin on December 12! #appellatesky

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